Sir Peter Lely
7 of 19 portraits of Sir Peter Lely







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Sir Peter Lely
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1684-1688
13 1/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (336 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 13 5/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (347 mm x 260 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11494
Sitterback to top
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Sitter in 19 portraits, Artist associated with 843 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Isaac Beckett (1652 or 1653-1688), Engraver. Artist associated with 184 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1180 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D3569: Sir Peter Lely (from same plate)
- NPG D12041: Sir Peter Lely (from same plate)
- NPG D12039: Sir Peter Lely (from same plate)
- NPG D12040: Sir Peter Lely (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Lion and Crown, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London)
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Tell us more back to top
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