Sir George Croke
6 of 10 portraits of Sir George Croke
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir George Croke
by Robert Vaughan
line engraving, circa 1661
8 3/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. (213 mm x 140 mm) plate size; 11 1/8 in. x 6 5/8 in. (281 mm x 168 mm) paper size
Given by Society of Judges and Serjeants-at-Law, 1877
Reference Collection
NPG D42955
Sitterback to top
- Sir George Croke (1560-1642), Judge and law reporter. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Robert Vaughan (circa 1600-circa 1660), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 77 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19315: Sir George Croke (from same plate)
- NPG D26956: Sir George Croke (from same plate)
- NPG D42954: Sir George Croke (from same plate)
- NPG D42953: Sir George Croke (from same plate)
- NPG D42956: Sir George Croke (from same plate)
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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.Comments back to top
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