Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
(1669-1718), GeneralLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 5 portraits
Albemarle was a Dutch-born courtier who came to England as a page to William III in 1688. The King granted him and earldom and Irish lands in 1696, much to the disgust of Parliament, where William's generosity to his Dutch favourites was resented. He remained a particular friend of the King, and on William's death returned to Holland to pursue a military career. He was known as a cheerful and generous man.
Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1697
On display in Room 7 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1625
Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1700
NPG D330
Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, early 18th century
NPG D331
Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1700 (1700)
NPG D11567
Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
by Pieter Schenck, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, published 1703
NPG D332
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