Lely Collection (page 2)

The Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th century, (1916). Artist: Peter Lely
The Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th century. Louise Renee de Penancoet de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), mistress of Charles II of England (1630-1685)

Anna Maria Talbot (nee Anna Maria Brudenell) (1642-1702), Countess of Shrewsbury, 1912
Anna Maria Talbot (nee Anna Maria Brudenell) (1642-1702), Countess of Shrewsbury from 1659 to 1668, c1670. The Countess was married to Francis Talbot, 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (1623-1667/1668)

Mary Moll Davis (c1648-1708), mistress to King Charles II of England, 1912
Mary Moll Davis (c. 1648?1708) was an entertainer, courtesan, singer, actress and mistress to King Charles II of England. After a portrait by Sir Peter Lely. Taken from R. J

Lord Danby (1632-1712), English statesman, 1912
Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, KG (1632-1712), English statesman, commonly known as Lord Danby. After a portrait from the studio of Sir Peter Lely circa 1680. Taken from R. J

Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II, 1912
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland. This portrait is after Sir Peter Lely

Prince Rupert, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), a noted German soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist

Nell Gwyn, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Nell Gwyn. From the painting by Sir Peter Lely, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd. 1935

Durward Lely, Scottish opera singer, in Gilbert and Sullivans The Mikado, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Durward Lely, Scottish opera singer, in Gilbert and Sullivans The Mikado, 1887. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IX, January to June, 1887, Carson & Comerford, London, 1887

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 17th century English diplomat and author, 1792. Artist: E Harding
Sir Richard Fanshawe, 17th century English diplomat and author, 1792. From the original portrait by Sir Peter Lely. Fanshawe (1608-1666)

Charles Cotton (1638-1687), English poet, (19th century). Artist: Philip Audinet
Charles Cotton (1638-1687), English poet, (19th century)

Barbara, Countless of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)

Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort of King Charles II of England, (19th century). Artist: B Holl
Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort of King Charles II of England, (19th century). Catarina de Braganca (1638-1705) was the second surviving daughter of King John IV of Portugal

Anne Hyde, Duchess of York. Artist: P Lightfoot
Anne Hyde, Duchess of York. Anne Hyde (1637-1671) became the first wife of James, Duke of York, the future King James II. She was the mother of two later queens of England, Mary II and Anne

Catherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833. Artist:s Freeman
Catherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833

The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. Artist: W N Gardiner
The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. James II was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 and was the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over Britain

James Harrington (1611-1677), English political theorist, 1799. Artist: Peter Lely
James Harrington (1611-1677), English political theorist, 1799. Harrington is best known for his controversial work, The Commonwealth of Oceana (1656)

Duke of York, (1793). Artist: W N Gardiner
Duke of York, (1793). Portrait of King James II (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Nell Gwynne, English actress, (19th century). Artist: Valentine Green
Nell Gwynne, English actress, (19th century). Portrait of Nell Gwynne (1650-1687), long-time mistress of King Charles II

Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Artist: Peter Lely
Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Portrait of Jane Needham, later Jane Myddleton or Middleton (1645-1692), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton (1641-1708) who married the Comte de Gramont, and was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Artist: Peter Lely
Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Frances Stuart (1647-1702) was the original model for the figure of Britannia on coins since 1667

Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), one of the ladies of the court

Nell Gwynn, 17th century, (1910). Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress after Sir Peter Lely. The character of the dress of this period has taken on an unconfined ease

Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord Chancellor of England, (1824). Artist: W Freeman
Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord Chancellor of England, (1824). In 1670, Finch (1621-1682) became Attorney General, and in 1675 Lord Chancellor

John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, Scottish politician, (1825). Artist: John Samuel Agar
John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, Scottish politician, (1825). Lauderdale (1616-1682) was a member of the Cabal, a powerful group of five Privy Councillors who directed British government policy

Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Artist: J Thomson
Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Clifford (1630-1673) was a barrister, MP for Totnes, and Lord High Treasurer to King Charles II

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). Artist: TA Dean
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). In the English Civil War, Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists

David Leslie, Lord Newark, Scottish cavalry officer, (1827). Artist: E Scriven
David Leslie, Lord Newark, Scottish cavalry officer, (1827). Lord Newark (c1600-1682) was a general in the English Civil War

Sir Peter Lely, Dutch-born English Baroque era painter, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Sir Peter Lely, Dutch-born English Baroque era painter, (1825). An engraving of Lely (1618-1680) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

John Selden, 19th century. Artist: Hart
John Selden, 19th century. Selden (1584-1654) was an English jurist, legal antiquary and oriental scholar

James Sharpe, Scottish clergyman, (1870). Artist: R Page
James Sharpe, Scottish clergyman, (1870). Sharpe (1618-1679) was Archbishop of St Andrews. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich, English naval officer, (19th century). Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich, English naval officer, (19th century). Montagu (1625-1672) was General at Sea during the Commonwealth period

David Leslie, Lord Newark, cavalry officer and general in the English Civil War, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
David Leslie, Lord Newark, cavalry officer and general in the English Civil War, 19th century. Portrait of Lord Newark, (c1600-1682)

John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee (c. 1648-1689), 19th century
John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee (c1648-1689), 19th century. Portrait of Bonnie Dundee who was second in command of the Scottish force sent to help James IIs attempt to repel William

William, Prince of Orange, 20th century. Artist: Abraham Blooteling
William, Prince of Orange, 20th century. Modern version of a 17th century portrait. A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702)

Portrait of Cecilia Croft (Lady Killigrew). Artist: Lely, Sir Peter (1618-1680)
Portrait of Cecilia Croft (Lady Killigrew). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Henry Marten, English regicide, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Marten (1602-1680), found guilty of taking part in the death of King Charles I

Sir William Waller, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Waller (c1597-1668). Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris, New York, 1899)

Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth, c1670s. Artist: Peter Lely
Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth, c1670s. Portrait of Elizabeth (died 1684), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland, c1670s. Artist: Peter Lely
Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland, c1670s. Portrait of Elizabeth (1646-1690), 1st wife of Ralph Montagu, 1st Earl and Duke of Montagu, was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester, c1660s. Portrait of Henrietta (died 1687), wife of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Anne Digby, Countess of Sutherland, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Anne Digby, Countess of Sutherland, c1660s. Anne (1642-1715) was a great friend of the Duchess of Marlborough

Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Nothing prevented Margaret (1646-1667) becoming Charles IIs mistress save Lady Castlemaines jealousy

Susan, Lady Belasyse, c1660s. Artist: Peter Lely
Susan, Lady Belasyse, c1660s. Portrait of Susanna (nee Armine), Lady Bellasys or Belasyse (died 1713), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Frances Brooke, Lady Whitmore, late 17th century. Artist: Peter Lely
Frances Brooke, Lady Whitmore, late 17th century. Portrait of Frances (died 1690), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Admiral Sir John Harman, English naval officer, (19th century). Harman (c1625-1673) commanded the Royal Charles, the flagship of James, Duke of York (later James II), against the Dutch off Lowestoft

King Charles II, The Merry Monarch, (c1850). Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685), and below, a vignette showing the Restoration of the monarchy

Nell Gwynne, English comic actress and mistress of Charles II. Portrait of Nell (c1650-1687) who rose from selling oranges at the theatre, to being one of the kings favourite mistresses

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