Jeremy Taylor
14 of 30 portraits of Jeremy Taylor
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Jeremy Taylor
by Pierre Lombart, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1660
10 3/8 in. x 6 5/8 in. (264 mm x 169 mm) plate size; 11 1/2 in. x 7 3/8 in. (292 mm x 187 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D21032
Artistsback to top
- Pierre Lombart (1612 or 1613-1682), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 132 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6577 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D15185: Jeremy Taylor (from same plate)
- NPG D19407: Jeremy Taylor (from same plate)
- NPG D21031: Jeremy Taylor (from same plate)
- NPG D21033: Jeremy Taylor (from same plate)
- NPG D21034: Jeremy Taylor (from same plate)
Events of 1660back to top
Current affairs
The Convention Parliament and Lords proclaim Charles II king after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony.Art and science
Diarist Samuel Pepys starts his diary on 1st January, writing in shorthand. The diary became a unique social document, opening with a brief summary of his domestic situation and the political background.Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II.
Official foundation of the Royal Society.
International
The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.Comments back to top
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