Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
printed and sold by Philip Overton, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
mezzotint, circa 1684 (1636)
13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (340 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 16 7/8 in. x 11 3/4 in. (430 mm x 300 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D13682
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), Statesman. Sitter associated with 109 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Philip Overton (circa 1680-1745), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D6873: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (from same plate)
- NPG D11414: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (St Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
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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