Benjamin Bathurst; William, Duke of Gloucester

by and published by John Smith, after Thomas Murray
mezzotint, 1697 (1696)
16 3/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (416 mm x 266 mm) plate size; 16 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (428 mm x 277 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11537

Sittersback to top

Benjamin Bathurst (1692-1767), Childhood companion of William, Duke of Gloucester. Sitter in 4 portraits.
William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), Son of Queen Anne. Sitter in 32 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Thomas Murray (1663-1735), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 86 portraits, Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1180 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D9212: Benjamin Bathurst; William, Duke of Gloucester (from same plate)
NPG D1336: Benjamin Bathurst; William, Duke of Gloucester (from same plate)
NPG D32802: Benjamin Bathurst; William, Duke of Gloucester (from same plate)

Subjects & Themesback to top

Events of 1697back to top

Current affairs

William III argues for the existence of a peacetime standing army to maintain England's safety. Unpopular with both political parties, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, leads the opposition against the proposal.
The first service at St. Paul Cathedral is held since the building was destroyed by the Great Fire.

Art and science

Circumnavigator, William Dampier, publishes New Voyage Round the World.
Painter and member of the Whiggish Kit-Cat Club, Godfrey Kneller starts to paint the club's members devising a special portrait size for the series.

International

Negotiations between William Bentinck, Earl of Portland, and Louis XIV's representative, Marshal Boufflers, effectuate the signing of a peace treaty at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War with France. The terms include re-establishment of the territorial position in 1688 and Louis's acknowledgement of William III as King of England.

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