Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
by Martin Droeshout
line engraving, 1631
6 3/4 in. x 4 1/8 in. (170 mm x 105 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28555
Sitterback to top
- Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (1594-1632), Reigned 1611-32. Sitter in 25 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Martin Droeshout (1601-1650?), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.
Events of 1631back to top
Current affairs
Princess Mary Henrietta, the eldest daughter of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, is born at St. James's Palace. She is distinguished as a young girl for her intelligence and beauty.Poor harvest for second year in a row causes widespread social unrest.
Art and science
Death of poet and clergyman, John Donne, prompts recognition from contemporary writers of his great skill as poet and intellectual. Most of Donne's poems are posthumously published, the first appearing in the anthology, Poems, 1633.Earl of Bedford commissions architect, Inigo Jones, to design St Paul's Church in Covent Garden.
International
Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork, is made Lord High Treasurer in Ireland; during his tenure of office, he implements successful schemes to strengthen Protestant settlers.In Venice, the Black Death comes to an end and a service of thanksgiving is held at St Mark's Basilica.
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