Peter Cross
(circa 1645-1724), ArtistArtist of 4 portraits
Peter Cross was the son of a freeman of the Drapers' Company and was probably born in London. It is not known how Cross learned miniature painting, but early in his career he won a number of important commissions, and in 1678 succeeded Nicholas Dixon as limner-in-ordinary (miniature painter) to the king. For many years, it was thought that there were two separate artists, Lawrence Cross and Peter Cross. This was the result of a misinterpretation of Peter Cross's later elaborate curling monogram that seems to read 'LC', and also because of confused references by George Vertue, an early 18th century collector of facts about British art.
by Peter Cross
watercolour on vellum, circa 1675
NPG 6280
Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester
by Peter Cross
watercolour on vellum, circa 1685-1690
NPG 1696
Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea
by Peter Cross
watercolour on vellum and card, circa 1690-1700
NPG 4692
by Peter Cross
watercolour on vellum laid down on gessoed card, 1703
NPG 6305
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