Catherine of Braganza
1 portrait of Catherine of Braganza
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Catherine of Braganza
by Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling), after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1684 (circa 1666)
11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. (292 mm x 217 mm) trimmed to platemark
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D13141
Sitterback to top
- Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen of Charles II. Sitter associated with 64 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling) (1640-1690), Engraver, draughtsman and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 69 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11409: Catherine of Braganza (from same plate)
- NPG D18889: Catherine of Braganza (from same plate)
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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