Lord Edward Russell

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Lord Edward Russell

by George Perfect Harding, after Unknown artist
watercolour, 19th century, based on a work of 1573
12 in. x 9 1/4 in. (305 mm x 235 mm)
Purchased, 1929
Primary Collection
NPG 2410

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  • George Perfect Harding (1779 or 1780-1853), Portrait painter, copyist and antiquary. Artist or producer associated with 173 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6580 portraits.

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The portrait is after an original in the collection of Woburn Abbey, dated 1573, and gives the sitter's age as 22. Edward's wife, Jane Sybilla, is referred to in the preceding year as a widow which makes this identification uncertain. The inset picture of a maze is taken from a popular book of emblems, Claude Paradin's Devises Hèroïques (1557). The accompanying inscription: FATA. VIAM. INVENIENT (The fates will find a way) is taken from Virgil's Aeneid.

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Current affairs

The radical protestant Sir Francis Walsingham is appointed Principal Secretary . He establishes a large espionage network to protect Queen Elizabeth I.

Art and science

The French Protestant jurist François Hotman writes Franco-Gallia, arguing for representative government and an elective monarchy.
Birth of the architect Inigo Jones.

International

Fernando, Duke of Alva resigns as Spanish Governor-General in the Netherlands after failing to make headway against the Dutch Protestant rebels. He is succeeded by Don Luis de Requesens, who attempts to pursue a more conciliatory policy.
The Treaty of Constantinople ends war between the Ottoman Empire and Venice. Venice cedes Cyprus and increases its annual tribute.
The Duke of Anjou becomes the first elected King of Poland.

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