Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland







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Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland
by Pierre Lombart, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, 1660s (circa 1639)
14 in. x 9 3/4 in. (357 mm x 247 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D10901
Sitterback to top
- Dorothy Spencer (n?e Sidney), Countess of Sunderland (1617-1684), Subject of poetry and Waller's 'Sacharissa'. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Pierre Lombart (1612 or 1613-1682), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 132 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D10891: Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland (from same plate)
- NPG D10951: Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland (from same plate)
- NPG D34299: Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland (from same plate)
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Official foundation of the Royal Society.
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