Robert Boyle
12 of 22 portraits of Robert Boyle
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Boyle
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, (circa 1689-1690)
14 1/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (361 mm x 264 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D784
Sitterback to top
- Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Chemist and natural philosopher. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756), Engraver and portrait and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 818 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D783: Robert Boyle (from same plate)
- NPG D19703: Robert Boyle (from same plate)
Events of 1689back to top
Current affairs
William III is crowned jointly with his wife Mary II in Westminster Abbey in an unprecedented coronation of two monarchs.The Bill of Rights is passed establishing the supremacy of Parliament, while limiting the power of the Crown.
Scottish Jacobites defeat Williamite troops at the Battle of Killiiecrankie.
Art and science
Thomas Shadwell, appointed poet laureate and historiographer royal, replaces John Dryden, his literary adversary.John Riley and Godfrey Kneller are jointly appointed principal painter to the king.
Composer Henry Purcell presents his opera, Dido and Aeneas, at Josias Priest's girls' school.
International
Supported by Irish Catholics, deposed James II lands in Ireland with French troops commanded by Duc de Lauzun. Within months, James and Jacobite, Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel convene the 'Patriot Parliament' which re-establishes Catholics into government and repeals the Act of Settlement (1652), restoring confiscated lands to Catholic owners.Comments back to top
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