Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange







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Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange
by Abraham Hertochs (Hertocks)
line engraving, published 1661
4 3/4 in. x 2 5/8 in. (122 mm x 67 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D29326
Sittersback to top
- Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1640-1660), Third son of Charles I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1631-1660), Daughter of Charles I; wife of William II of Orange-Nassau. Sitter associated with 49 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Abraham Hertochs (Hertocks) (active 1626-1672), Engraver. Artist associated with 28 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
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Events of 1661back to top
Current affairs
The Cavalier Parliament, with pro-royalist-Anglican majority, begins passing legislation to enforce conformity to the restored Church of England. These statues became known as the 'Clarendon Code', named after, Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, erroneously, since Clarendon favoured a more tolerate approach.Coronation of Charles II in Westminster Abbey.
Art and science
Prince Rupert, Count Palatine, the earliest practitioner of mezzotint engraving in England, demonstrates the technique to diarist John Evelyn.The Sceptical Chymist by natural philosopher, Robert Boyle is published; in it Boyle argues for a more philosophical approach to the study of nature by 'chymists'.
International
The marriage treaty of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, sister of the Afonso VI, King of Portugal is concluded. Catherine's dowry brings Mumbai and Tangiers into British possession, as well as free trade with Brazil and the East Indies. England, in return, would provide military protection for Portugal.Tell us more back to top
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