Richard Hooker
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Richard Hooker
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1666
10 1/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. (258 mm x 162 mm) plate size; 10 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in. (268 mm x 172 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22793
Sitterback to top
- Richard Hooker (1554-1600), Theologian and philosopher. Sitter associated with 17 portraits.
Artistback to top
- William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D20233: Richard Hooker (from same plate)
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- NPG D23139: Richard Hooker (from same plate)
- NPG D22791: Richard Hooker (from same plate)
- NPG D22792: Richard Hooker (from same plate)
Events of 1666back to top
Current affairs
The Great Fire of London starts in a baker's shop in Pudding Lane, destroying two-thirds of the city. Charles II and James, Duke of York personally direct and manually assist with the fire-fighting effort. Thousands are left homeless, though few people die.Art and science
Mathematical scientist, Isaac Newton, formulates a series of groundbreaking theories concerning light, colour, calculus, and, after supposedly watching an apple fall from a tree, the universal law of gravitation.Nicholas Lanier, Master of the King's Music dies and Frenchman Louis Grabu is appointed the post.
International
The Four Days' Battle. Dutch navy led by Admiral Michiel de Ruyter attacks the English fleet under George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, now Joint- Commander-in-Chief with Prince Rupert. Outcome of the battle is indecisive, though England loses twice as many men and ships, severely damaging the fleet.Comments back to top
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