Xenophon; Cyrus the Great, King of the Persians; King Charles I; Philemon Holland
1 portrait of Xenophon
Xenophon; Cyrus the Great, King of the Persians; King Charles I; Philemon Holland
by William Marshall
line engraving, 1632
9 7/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. (252 mm x 162 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1961
Reference Collection
NPG D32046
Sittersback to top
- King Charles I (1600-1649), Reigned 1625-49. Sitter associated with 335 portraits. Identify
- Cyrus the Great, King of the Persians (circa 600 BC-529 BC), Founder of the Persian Empire. Sitter associated with 1 portrait. Identify
- Philemon Holland (1552-1637), Translator. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
- Xenophon (circa 435 BC-circa 354 BC), Greek historian, essayist and soldier. Sitter associated with 1 portrait. Identify
Artistback to top
- William Marshall (circa 1617-1649), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 190 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1632back to top
Current affairs
The death of diplomat Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester, who favoured military action against Spain rather than a peace deal, allows the peace party at court to assert itself during Charles I's period of personal rule.Charles I revives medieval forest laws to raise income.
Art and science
Poet and courtier, Endymion Porter, is instrumental in bringing Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyck, to England. Months after his arrival, Van Dyck is appointed court painter by Charles I and given a knighthood.The Second Folio of William Shakespeare's plays is published.
International
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is made lord deputy of Ireland. His efficient governance and vigorous administration quickly returns considerable sums of money to England.Charles I issues a charter for the colony of Maryland which would became a haven for Catholics in the New World.
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