Queen Mary II
1 portrait by Jan van der Vaart
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Queen Mary II
by Étienne Jehandier Desrochers, after Jan van der Vaart
line engraving, 1697
12 1/4 in. x 7 3/8 in. (310 mm x 186 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (364 mm x 224 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D10668
Sitterback to top
- Queen Mary II (1662-1694), Reigned with William III 1689-94. Sitter associated with 97 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Étienne Jehandier Desrochers (1668-1741), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 21 portraits.
- Jan van der Vaart (1647-1721), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 52 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D10669: Queen Mary II (from same plate)
- NPG D31070: Queen Mary II (from same plate)
Events of 1697back to top
Current affairs
William III argues for the existence of a peacetime standing army to maintain England's safety. Unpopular with both political parties, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, leads the opposition against the proposal.The first service at St. Paul Cathedral is held since the building was destroyed by the Great Fire.
Art and science
Circumnavigator, William Dampier, publishes New Voyage Round the World.Painter and member of the Whiggish Kit-Cat Club, Godfrey Kneller starts to paint the club's members devising a special portrait size for the series.
International
Negotiations between William Bentinck, Earl of Portland, and Louis XIV's representative, Marshal Boufflers, effectuate the signing of a peace treaty at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War with France. The terms include re-establishment of the territorial position in 1688 and Louis's acknowledgement of William III as King of England.Comments back to top
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