Rachel Wriothesley (née de Massüe), Countess of Southampton
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Rachel Wriothesley (née de Massüe), Countess of Southampton
by James Macardell, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
mezzotint, 1758 (1636)
19 3/4 in. x 13 7/8 in. (503 mm x 352 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28402
Sitterback to top
- Rachel Wriothesley (née de Massüe), Countess of Southampton (1603-1640), First wife of 4th Earl of Southampton. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Macardell (1727 or 1728-1765), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 294 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D28403: Rachel Wriothesley (née de Massüe), Countess of Southampton (from same plate)
- NPG D41984: Rachel Wriothesley (née de Massüe), Countess of Southampton (from same plate)
Events of 1758back to top
Current affairs
Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.Art and science
Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.
International
Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.
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