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William Camden
10 of 25 portraits of William Camden
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William Camden
by Richard Gaywood, after Unknown artist
etching, published 1661
8 3/4 in. x 6 in. (223 mm x 153 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 6 1/8 in. (235 mm x 155 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D21087
Sitterback to top
- William Camden (1551-1623), Antiquary and historian. Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Gaywood (active 1644-1668), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 102 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1661back to top
Current affairs
The Cavalier Parliament, with pro-royalist-Anglican majority, begins passing legislation to enforce conformity to the restored Church of England. These statues became known as the 'Clarendon Code', named after, Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, erroneously, since Clarendon favoured a more tolerate approach.Coronation of Charles II in Westminster Abbey.
Art and science
Prince Rupert, Count Palatine, the earliest practitioner of mezzotint engraving in England, demonstrates the technique to diarist John Evelyn.The Sceptical Chymist by natural philosopher, Robert Boyle is published; in it Boyle argues for a more philosophical approach to the study of nature by 'chymists'.
International
The marriage treaty of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, sister of the Afonso VI, King of Portugal is concluded. Catherine's dowry brings Mumbai and Tangiers into British possession, as well as free trade with Brazil and the East Indies. England, in return, would provide military protection for Portugal.Comments back to top
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