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Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham
7 of 7 portraits of Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham
Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham
published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1684
13 1/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (337 mm x 247 mm) plate size, smalll amgins
Reference Collection
NPG D13120
Sitterback to top
- Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham (died 1684), First wife of 2nd Earl of Nottingham; daughter of 3rd Earl of Warwick. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11427: Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham (variant version)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Blue Balcony, Little Queen Street, 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.Comments back to top
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