Peter Oliver
(circa 1589-1647), Miniature painter; eldest son of Isaac OliverSitter in 4 portraits
Artist associated with 17 portraits
The eldest son of Isaac Oliver, Peter trained in his father's studio but developed his own softer style. As a miniature painter, Peter was in demand both inside and outside royal circles of his day. From the 1620s he was engaged primarily in making miniature copies of Old Masters.
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