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Inigo Jones

after an engraving by Robert van Voerst, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
brown wash
9 7/8 in. x 7 3/8 in. (251 mm x 187 mm)
Given by Geoffrey E. Lloyd-Wilson, 1942
Primary Collection
NPG 3128

Sitterback to top

  • Inigo Jones (1573-1652), Architect. Sitter in 31 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
  • Robert van Voerst (1597-1635 or 1636), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 31 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG 603: Inigo Jones (based on same portrait)

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Events of 1625back to top

Current affairs

James I dies at Theobalds Palace, Hertfordshire and the Prince of Wales becomes Charles I. Charles's queen, Henrietta Maria, daughter of Henry IV of France, arrives in Dover escorted by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.
The court moves to Oxford temporarily due to an outbreak of the bubonic plague.

Art and science

Under the patronage of the queen, a new theatre company is formed, the Queen Henrietta's Men. Richard Perkins is a founding member.

International

Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon, is recommended by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham to command a naval expedition to Spain. Though some Spanish ships were captured, Wimbledon failed to destroy Cadiz where most of the Spanish fleet was moored.
Treaty of The Hague is signed between England and the Dutch Empire.

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