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Prince Rupert, Count Palatinate, c1670. Artist: Peter LelyPrince Rupert, Count Palatinate, c1670. Painting held at the National Portrait Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXV. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]
Henry Sydney, 17th century. Artist: Peter LelyHenry Sydney, 17th century. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]
Study in Pastel, 17th century. Artist: Peter LelyStudy in Pastel by Sir Peter Lely. 1905-6. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]
Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh (1641-1712), Irish peer, 17th century, (1923). Artist: Peter LelyRichard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh (1641-1712), Irish peer, 17th century. Richard Jones was a politician in the Parliaments of England and Ireland
The Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th century, (1916). Artist: Peter LelyThe 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, 1912Anna 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, 1912Mary 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, 1912Thomas 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, 1912Eleanor 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, 1935Prince 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, 1935Nell 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
Sir Richard Fanshawe, 17th century English diplomat and author, 1792. Artist: E HardingSir 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 AudinetCharles 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 HollCatherine 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 LightfootAnne 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 FreemanCatherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833
The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808. Artist: W N GardinerThe 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 LelyJames 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 GardinerDuke 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 GreenNell 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 LelyJane 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 LelyElizabeth 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 LelyPortrait 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 LelyBarbara 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 FreemanHeneage 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 AgarJohn 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 ThomsonThomas 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 DeanEdward 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 ScrivenDavid 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 CornerSir 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: HartJohn Selden, 19th century. Selden (1584-1654) was an English jurist, legal antiquary and oriental scholar
James Sharpe, Scottish clergyman, (1870). Artist: R PageJames 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 RyallEdward 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 StodartDavid 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 centuryJohn 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 BlootelingWilliam, Prince of Orange, 20th century. Modern version of a 17th century portrait. A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702)
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 LelyElizabeth 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 LelyElizabeth 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 LelyHenrietta 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 LelyAnne Digby, Countess of Sutherland, c1660s. Anne (1642-1715) was a great friend of the Duchess of Marlborough
Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyMargaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Nothing prevented Margaret (1646-1667) becoming Charles IIs mistress save Lady Castlemaines jealousy
Susan, Lady Belasyse, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelySusan, 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 LelyFrances 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
