The Three Eldest Children of King Charles I; King Charles II, Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange and King James II
30 of 49 portraits of Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange
The Three Eldest Children of King Charles I; King Charles II, Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange and King James II
by Sir Robert Strange, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, mid 18th century (1635)
15 1/8 in. x 16 3/4 in. (383 mm x 427 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26447
Sittersback to top
- King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 295 portraits. Identify
- King James II (1633-1701), Reigned 1685-88. Sitter associated with 134 portraits. Identify
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1631-1660), Daughter of Charles I; wife of William II of Orange-Nassau. Sitter associated with 49 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Sir Robert Strange (1721-1792), Line engraver. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1730back to top
Current affairs
John and Charles Wesley form a Holy Club at Oxford which becomes the cradle of Methodism.Glasite sect, which promoted a form of primitive Christianity, established in Scotland by John Glas.
Last native roe deer in England is reputedly killed in Northumberland.
Art and science
French sculptor Louis-Francois Roubiliac settles in London from Paris.The Daily Advertiser is established as the first newspaper funded by advertising.
Mathematician and inventor John Hadley invents the octant, a navigating device which precedes the sextant.
International
Frederick, Crown Prince of Prussia, tries to flee to Britain but is imprisoned by his father Frederick William I.Pope Clement XII succeeds Benedict XIII as the 246th pope.
Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius observes the aurora borealis and suggests the existence of the earth's magnetic field.
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