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Nicholas Lanier
7 of 10 portraits by Jan Lievens
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Nicholas Lanier
by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Jan Lievens
line engraving, published 1762
6 3/4 in. x 5 1/8 in. (170 mm x 130 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in. (286 mm x 208 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D5017
Sitterback to top
- Nicholas Lanier (1588-1666), Master of the King's music and artist. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Chambers (Chambars) (circa 1724-1789). Artist or producer associated with 51 portraits.
- Jan Lievens (1607-1674), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Events of 1762back to top
Current affairs
Birth of George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) on 12 August.Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle resigns as Prime Minister over foreign policy and is succeeded by the Tory John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. Many of Newcastle's followers are dismissed over the following months in what becomes popularly known as the 'Massacre of the Pelhamite Innocents'.
'Cock Lane ghost' appears in Smithfield, London.
Art and science
James MacPherson publishes Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem, said to be the work of the third century Scottish bard Ossian, initiating the greatest literary hoax of the century.Sign-Painters Exhibition is organised in London by Bonnell Thornton to ridicule recently established public art exhibitions.
Artist William Hogarth publishes The Times Plate 1; an anti-war satire.
International
Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his major works The Social Contract and Emile; influential treatises on society and education. Peter III of Russia is reputedly assassinated as a result of a conspiracy led by his wife Catherine, who succeeds him to the throne as Catherine II (later the Great).Seven Years' War: The British commander John Manners Marquess of Granby distinguishes himself at the Battle of Manila.
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