William, Duke of Gloucester with his nurse

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William, Duke of Gloucester with his nurse

probably by Bernard Lens (II), published by Steven Lye, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1689
9 3/4 in. x 7 1/8 in. (247 mm x 182 mm) plate size; 10 in. x 7 3/8 in. (254 mm x 188 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D32661

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  • Bernard Lens (II) (1659 or 1660-1725), Artist and mezzotinter. Artist or producer associated with 32 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
  • Steven Lye. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.

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  • NPG D30807: William, Duke of Gloucester with his nurse (from same plate)

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Current affairs

William III is crowned jointly with his wife Mary II in Westminster Abbey in an unprecedented coronation of two monarchs.
The Bill of Rights is passed establishing the supremacy of Parliament, while limiting the power of the Crown.
Scottish Jacobites defeat Williamite troops at the Battle of Killiiecrankie.

Art and science

Thomas Shadwell, appointed poet laureate and historiographer royal, replaces John Dryden, his literary adversary.
John Riley and Godfrey Kneller are jointly appointed principal painter to the king.
Composer Henry Purcell presents his opera, Dido and Aeneas, at Josias Priest's girls' school.

International

Supported by Irish Catholics, deposed James II lands in Ireland with French troops commanded by Duc de Lauzun. Within months, James and Jacobite, Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel convene the 'Patriot Parliament' which re-establishes Catholics into government and repeals the Act of Settlement (1652), restoring confiscated lands to Catholic owners.

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