John Selden

1 portrait by Charles Knight

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John Selden

by Robert Hart, published by Charles Knight, after Sir Peter Lely
stipple and line engraving, published 1835
11 1/2 in. x 8 in. (293 mm x 202 mm) plate size; 14 3/4 in. x 11 1/8 in. (374 mm x 283 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, before 1922-01-01
Reference Collection
NPG D5933

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  • John Selden (1584-1654), Jurist, politician and scholar. Sitter in 23 portraits.

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  • Robert Hart. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
  • Charles Knight (1791-1873), Writer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
  • Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.

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