William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
(1649-1709), Friend and agent of William IIILater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 5 portraits
An astute diplomat of noble Dutch birth, Bentinck was a friend of William of Orange with whom he fought alongside and nursed in illness. Before William's journey to England in 1688, he negotiated to preserve Holland from French attack during his absence. Having served the King faithfully in matters of foreign policy, he was lavishly rewarded with titles and privilege. His influence aroused much opposition and an unsuccessful attempt was made to impeach him in 1701.
William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
studio of Hyacinthe Rigaud
oil on canvas, circa 1699, based on a work of 1698-1699
NPG 1968
William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
by Robert Williams, after Simon du Bois
mezzotint, 1697 or after
NPG D40371
William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1700-1725)
NPG D19007
William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Simon du Bois
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D31112
Description of the Convention-Parliament offering the Crown to the Prince and Princess of Orange
published by John Harris, after Unknown artist
etching, published 1790
NPG D32812
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