Dorothy Cheeke (née Sidney); Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester when children
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Dorothy Cheeke (née Sidney); Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester when children
published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1684
10 7/8 in. x 14 1/4 in. (277 mm x 363 mm) plate size; 12 1/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. (310 mm x 395 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries, 1984
Reference Collection
NPG D11426
Sittersback to top
- Dorothy Cheeke (née Sidney), Wife of Thomas Cheeke; daughter of 3rd Earl of Leicester. Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester (1648 or 1649-1702), Soldier; second son of Sir Henry Sidney. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Children of Philip, 3rd Earl of Leicester and Catherine Cecil, daughter of William, Earl of Salisbury. Robert Sidney succeeded as 4th Earl of Leicester in 1697. Dorothy Sidney married Thomas Cheeke Esq.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D5051: Dorothy Cheeke (née Sidney); Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester when children (from same plate)
- NPG D13676: Dorothy Cheeke (née Sidney); Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester when children (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Blue Balcony, Little Queen Street, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Comments back to top
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