Mary (née Kirke), Lady Vernon
2 of 4 portraits of Mary (née Kirke), Lady Vernon
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary (née Kirke), Lady Vernon
published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1684
13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (341 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 14 7/8 in. x 11 1/8 in. (378 mm x 283 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries, 1984
Reference Collection
NPG D11443
Sitterback to top
- Mary (née Kirke), Lady Vernon (after 1646-1711), Courtier; wife of Sir Thomas Vernon of Hodnet, Bt. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D10959: Nell Gwyn (from same plate)
- NPG D39235: Mary (née Kirke), Lady Vernon (from same plate)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Macleod, Catharine; Alexander, Julia Marciari, Painted Ladies: Women at the Court of Charles II, 2001 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 11 October 2001 to 6 January 2002), p. 166
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Blue Balcony, Little Queen Street, London)
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Comments back to top
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