Boors singing at a window

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Boors singing at a window

by and published by John Smith, after Adriaen van Ostade, after Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
mezzotint, 1706
9 in. x 7 1/8 in. (230 mm x 180 mm) plate size, trimmed
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11722

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  • John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder (circa 1635-1704), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
  • Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.

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Current affairs

The Regency Bill passes in Parliament. John Somers, Baron Somers, and Thomas Wharton, Marquess of Wharton, as prominent supporters of the Protestant succession, are instrumental in formulating legislation which provide for an emergency Council of Sate to convene upon the death of Queen Anne, pending arrival of the Hanoverian successor.

Art and science

Publication of Horae lyricae, by hymn writer Isaac Watts. A dissenting minister, Watts is recognised as the 'Father of English Hymnody'.
Publication of Synopsis Palmariorum Matheseos, a mathematical guide for beginners by mathematician William Jones.
Thomas Twining opens a tea room in London.

International

Allied forces under Commander-in-chief, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, defeat Louis XIV's army at the Battle of Ramillies. The most successful campaign in Marlborough's career, victory at Ramillies and a string of subsequent military successes for the allies establishes their control of the Southern Netherlands.

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