Thomas Morton
3 of 8 portraits of Thomas Morton
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Morton
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1660
6 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. (164 mm x 108 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26722
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 D22868: Thomas Morton (from same plate)
- NPG D22867: Thomas Morton (from same plate)
- NPG D5306: Thomas Morton (from same plate)
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Current affairs
The Convention Parliament and Lords proclaim Charles II king after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony.Art and science
Diarist Samuel Pepys starts his diary on 1st January, writing in shorthand. The diary became a unique social document, opening with a brief summary of his domestic situation and the political background.Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II.
Official foundation of the Royal Society.
International
The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.Comments back to top
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