Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick; Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
8 of 27 portraits of Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick; Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, early 1640s
3 3/4 in. x 2 5/8 in. (94 mm x 68 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22974
Sittersback to top
- Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland (1590-1649), Courtier. Sitter in 27 portraits.
- Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658), Lord High Admiral. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- Sir Robert Peake (circa 1605-1667), Printseller and royalist army officer. Artist or producer associated with 65 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Events of 1640back to top
Current affairs
Second Bishops' War. James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, leading the Scottish armies, occupies northeast of England. Defeat at the Battle of Newburn forces impoverished Charles to sign Treaty of Ripon.Long Parliament. Habeas Corpus Act is passed, abolishing the Star Chamber. Impeachment of Royalists, Earl of Strafford and Archbishop Laud.
Art and science
Author, James Howell, writes Dodona's Grove, a historical allegory of events since 1603. A renowned royalist, Howell's anti-parliamentary remarks in the book would later attract accusations from parliamentarians.The last Caroline masque before the outbreak of civil war, Salmacida Spolia by Sir William Davenant, is performed at Whitehall Palace.
International
Frederick William becomes Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. The Elector's policy of religious tolerance benefited his state during the religious struggles dominating the Thirty Years' War.The Bay Psalm Book is published, the first book to be printed in British North America.
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