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James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox

probably by William Faithorne, published by Peter Stent, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published 1663
4 1/8 in. x 2 7/8 in. (104 mm x 73 mm) plate size; 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. (165 mm x 109 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, 1929
Reference Collection
NPG D46383

Sitterback to top

Artistsback to top

  • William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
  • Peter Stent (circa 1613-1665), Printseller and printer. Artist or producer associated with 71 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 D22919: James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox (from same plate)
  • NPG D46382: James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox (from same plate)

Events of 1663back to top

Current affairs

Gilbert Sheldon is enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury upon the death of William Juxon. Sheldon principle concerns would be defence of the church, coupled with religious uniformity and ecclesiastical reform.
England experiences a very cold, wet summer, as noted by Samuel Pepys in his diary.

Art and science

John Dryden's first play, The Wild Gallant, is staged at court probably through the influence of Barbara Palmer, Countess of Castlemaine, the king's mistress.

International

A renewal of the English colonisation of North America is marked by a royal charter naming eight aristocrats joint owners of a projected colony in Carolina. Known as the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, they are informally led by Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury.

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