Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt
by George Glover, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)
line engraving, published 1640
9 in. x 5 3/8 in. (228 mm x 136 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D43051
Sitterback to top
- Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (1598-1644), Antiquary and politician. Sitter in 12 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Glover (active 1625-1652), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen) (1593-1661), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 148 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D21618: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D26929: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D26931: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D11124: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D43050: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D43270: Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bt (from same plate)
Events of 1640back to top
Current affairs
Second Bishops' War. James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, leading the Scottish armies, occupies northeast of England. Defeat at the Battle of Newburn forces impoverished Charles to sign Treaty of Ripon.Long Parliament. Habeas Corpus Act is passed, abolishing the Star Chamber. Impeachment of Royalists, Earl of Strafford and Archbishop Laud.
Art and science
Author, James Howell, writes Dodona's Grove, a historical allegory of events since 1603. A renowned royalist, Howell's anti-parliamentary remarks in the book would later attract accusations from parliamentarians.The last Caroline masque before the outbreak of civil war, Salmacida Spolia by Sir William Davenant, is performed at Whitehall Palace.
International
Frederick William becomes Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. The Elector's policy of religious tolerance benefited his state during the religious struggles dominating the Thirty Years' War.The Bay Psalm Book is published, the first book to be printed in British North America.
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