Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
11 of 109 portraits of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony van Dyck
etching, (1632-1633)
3 1/2 in. x 2 7/8 in. (90 mm x 73 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D16323
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), Statesman. Sitter associated with 109 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Events of 1632back to top
Current affairs
The death of diplomat Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester, who favoured military action against Spain rather than a peace deal, allows the peace party at court to assert itself during Charles I's period of personal rule.Charles I revives medieval forest laws to raise income.
Art and science
Poet and courtier, Endymion Porter, is instrumental in bringing Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyck, to England. Months after his arrival, Van Dyck is appointed court painter by Charles I and given a knighthood.The Second Folio of William Shakespeare's plays is published.
International
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is made lord deputy of Ireland. His efficient governance and vigorous administration quickly returns considerable sums of money to England.Charles I issues a charter for the colony of Maryland which would became a haven for Catholics in the New World.
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