Henry, Duke of Gloucester







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Henry, Duke of Gloucester
by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, after Simon Luttichuys, published by Nicolaes Visscher II
line engraving, circa 1660
14 7/8 in. x 11 1/8 in. (378 mm x 283 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D29320
Sitterback to top
- Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1640-1660), Third son of Charles I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Cornelis van Dalen the Younger (1638-1664), Engraver. Artist associated with 12 portraits.
- Simon Luttichuys (baptised 1610-1661), Painter. Artist associated with 5 portraits.
- Nicolaes Visscher II (1649-1702), Publisher. Artist associated with 20 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19635: Henry, Duke of Gloucester (from same plate)
- NPG D10635: Henry, Duke of Gloucester (from same plate)
Events of 1660back to top
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.Tell us more back to top
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