Richard Middleton in the title page to his book 'The Key of David'
2 of 2 portraits by Nicholas Okes
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Richard Middleton in the title page to his book 'The Key of David'
possibly by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Nicholas Okes
line engraving, 1619
5 in. x 3 in. (128 mm x 76 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25961
Sitterback to top
- Richard Middleton (died 1641), Archdeacon of Cardigan, Chaplain to Charles I and writer. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke) (1570-in or after 1625), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 152 portraits.
- Nicholas Okes (active 1606-39), Printer in London. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
Events of 1619back to top
Current affairs
Queen of James I, Anne of Denmark dies at Hampton Court of consumption and dropsy. Her state funeral is comparable to that of Elizabeth I.The first permanent banqueting house at Whitehall, built for James I, is destroyed by fire. Inigo Jones is immediately commissioned to design a new one.
Art and science
Clergyman, Arthur Hildersham, publishes A Briefe Forme of Examination and The Doctrine of Communicating Worthily in the Lord's Supper. A Puritan divine, Hildersham advocated for regular communion and emphasised the need of assurance in salvation.International
Frederick V, Elector Palatine and his wife, Elizabeth, James I's daughter, are crowned King and Queen of Bohemia.The first Africans start to arrive in Virginia, North America, as indentured servants. Gradually a shift in their status
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