Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
1 portrait of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
6 3/4 in. x 4 5/8 in. (173 mm x 118 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25789
Sitterback to top
- Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (1587-1645), Favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Simon de Passe (1595-1647), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 200 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Compton Holland (died 1622), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 43 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D7644: Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (from same plate)
- NPG D21452: Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (from same plate)
- NPG D21453: Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (from same plate)
Events of 1615back to top
Current affairs
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, is knighted and appointed gentleman of the Bechamber and replaces Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, as the king's favourite. Buckingham would prosper under the king's patronage, advancing rapidly through the peerage.The Somersets stand trial for the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury.
Art and science
James I produces Remonstrance for the Right of Kings and the Independence of their Crownes, in which he defends European kingship and directly confronts the papacy.Architect Inigo Jones is appointed Surveyor of the King's Works and would hold the post for 27 years.
International
The Spanish court send official articles to serve as a basis for negotiations concerning a marriage alliance between Charles, Prince of Wales and the Spanish king Philip III's second daughter, Maria Anna.Marriage of French king Louis XIII and the Spanish Infanta, Anne, Philip III's eldest daughter.
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