Thomas Killigrew
1 portrait of Thomas Killigrew
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Killigrew
by William Faithorne, after William Sheppard
line engraving, published 1664 (1650)
10 7/8 in. x 7 1/2 in. (275 mm x 189 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22826
Artistsback to top
- William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- William Sheppard (active 1641-1660), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19236: Thomas Killigrew (from same plate)
- NPG D22824: Thomas Killigrew (from same plate)
- NPG D22825: Thomas Killigrew (from same plate)
- NPG D22827: Thomas Killigrew (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1664back to top
Current affairs
The Coventicle Act, a component of the Clarendon Code, is enacted by Parliament forbidding non-conformist conventicles.The Admiral's Regiment, precursor to the Royal Marines, meets for the first time as part of the mobilisation for war with the Dutch.
Art and science
Playwright, Thomas Killigrew, stages his best-known play, The Parson's Wedding with an all-female cast. After the Restoration, women were permitted to take to the stage as actors.Construction of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford begins. Designed by architect, Christopher Wren, the building is funded Archbishop Sheldon.
International
Mounting pressure for war with England's trading rival, Holland, increases as the two countries clash over trading interests around the world. Thomas Clifford, Baron Clifford, passionately champions the cause for war, becoming a leading voice in a bellicose parliament which promises an unprecedented grant towards the conflict.Comments back to top
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