King William III
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King William III
after Jan Henrik Brandon
oil on canvas, based on a work of 1697
97 5/8 in. x 64 5/8 in. (2480 mm x 1640 mm) overall
Given by Madame Georges Forest-Colcombet, 1960
Primary Collection
NPG 4153
Sitterback to top
- King William III (1650-1702), Reigned 1689-1702. Sitter associated with 142 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Jan Henrik Brandon (died 1714), Portrait painter and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 328
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 663
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1697back to top
Current affairs
William III argues for the existence of a peacetime standing army to maintain England's safety. Unpopular with both political parties, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, leads the opposition against the proposal.The first service at St. Paul Cathedral is held since the building was destroyed by the Great Fire.
Art and science
Circumnavigator, William Dampier, publishes New Voyage Round the World.Painter and member of the Whiggish Kit-Cat Club, Godfrey Kneller starts to paint the club's members devising a special portrait size for the series.
International
Negotiations between William Bentinck, Earl of Portland, and Louis XIV's representative, Marshal Boufflers, effectuate the signing of a peace treaty at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War with France. The terms include re-establishment of the territorial position in 1688 and Louis's acknowledgement of William III as King of England.Tell us more back to top
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