Sir Henry Wotton
16 of 19 portraits by Walter Dolle
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Henry Wotton
by Walter Dolle
line engraving, circa 1672
5 3/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (136 mm x 81 mm) plate size; 6 3/8 in. x 3 7/8 in. (162 mm x 97 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D42999
Sitterback to top
- Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639), Diplomat and poet. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Walter Dolle (active 1662-1674), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D27880: Sir Henry Wotton (from same plate)
- NPG D43000: Sir Henry Wotton (from same plate)
Events of 1672back to top
Current affairs
Stop of the Exchequer, initiated principally by politician Thomas Clifford, later lord treasurer, causes financial panic as payment of Crown debts are suspended and redirected to fund the military for the ensuing Anglo-Dutch war.The declaration of indulgence suspends the penal laws against both Catholics and Nonconformists.
Art and science
Physician, Thomas Willis, writes 'De anima brutorum' (The Souls of Brutes), one of the earliest comprehensive publications on neurology and the brain.Mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton, is made a fellow of the Royal Society. Soon after, he presents to the Society his revolutionary theory of colours.
International
War with Holland. First naval battle at Solebay, during which Admiral Edward Montagu dies, proves inconclusive. However, occupation of Holland by French armies and general success of the English navy, initially overwhelms the Dutch. Amid upheaval, the Dutch rally under their new captain-general, William III, Prince of Orange.Comments back to top
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