John Bunyan
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John Bunyan
by John Sturt, published by William Marshall
line engraving, circa 1688-1725
11 1/8 in. x 7 1/2 in. (282 mm x 192 mm) plate size; 11 1/8 in. x 7 5/8 in. (284 mm x 195 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D33426
Sitterback to top
- John Bunyan (1628-1688), Author of 'The Pilgrim's Progress'. Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Marshall (1662-1725), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
- John Sturt (1658-1730), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1688back to top
Current affairs
The Glorious Revolution. Senior statesmen, increasingly resentful of James's assault upon liberties of his subjects, invite William III of Orange to invade England. Their action is spurred on by the acquittal of seven bishops who refused to read James II's declaration of indulgence from their pulpits. James flees into exile.Art and science
George Savile, Marquess of Halifax, publishes his political tract, The Character of a Trimmer, written 1685, which urged Charles II to shake off his brother's influence.Writer, Aphra Behn, publishes Oroonoko, often considered to be an abolitionist treatise.
International
Nine Years' War. Threatened by William III's invasion of England and possible alliance of Protestant European states under his helm, Louis XIV sends French troops into the Rhineland. This pre-emptive strike ignites a war of attrition, and institutes a coalition of European states united in attempting to halt expansionist France.Comments back to top
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