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Peter Lely Collection

Peter Lely, a renowned artist of the 17th century, captured the essence of his subjects with unparalleled skill and artistry

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus, 1667

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696). Creator: Peter Lely

Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696). Creator: Peter Lely
Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs, 1625-66, 1665-66 (painting)

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs, 1625-66, 1665-66 (painting)
7340897 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs, 1625-66, 1665-66 (painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lely)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682)

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), c.1665 (oil on canvas)
7338041 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 123x99 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England

Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England... 17th century Creator: Peter Lely
Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England, married to Charles II of England, 17th century

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of P. Lenéve, Alderman of Norwich, 1656-1658. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait of P. Lenéve, Alderman of Norwich, 1656-1658. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait of P. Leneve, Alderman of Norwich, 1656-1658

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Charles II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

Charles II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Charles II, (c1911). King Charles II of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Mrs. Beale. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: 'Frances Stuart Duchess of Richmond; Obit 1702, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner

'Frances Stuart Duchess of Richmond; Obit 1702, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
Frances Stuart Duchess of Richmond; Obit 1702, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: 'Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner

'Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner
Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admirals, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Madam Parson, 1683. Creator: Jan Verkolje

Madam Parson, 1683. Creator: Jan Verkolje
Madam Parson, 1683

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: The Duchess of Grafton, 1683. Creator: Jan Verkolje

The Duchess of Grafton, 1683. Creator: Jan Verkolje
The Duchess of Grafton, 1683

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: 'Nell Gwynne, after Sir Peter Lely, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'Nell Gwynne, after Sir Peter Lely, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Nell Gwynne, after Sir Peter Lely, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Head of Young Woman, n.d. Creator: Peter Lely

Head of Young Woman, n.d. Creator: Peter Lely
Head of Young Woman, n.d

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Horatio (1630-87) First Viscount Townsend (oil on canvas)

Horatio (1630-87) First Viscount Townsend (oil on canvas)
NGW238891 Horatio (1630-87) First Viscount Townsend (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 221x129.9 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall

Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English aristocrat Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: John, 5th Earl of Exeter (oil)

John, 5th Earl of Exeter (oil)
BH32369 John, 5th Earl of Exeter (oil) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; (add.info.: by Peter Lely)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sir John Cotton and His Family, 1660 (oil on canvas)

Sir John Cotton and His Family, 1660 (oil on canvas)
MAN443322 Sir John Cotton and His Family, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80 (painting)

Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80 (painting)
7146432 Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80 (painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80, Sir Peter Lely, Kenwood house, Highgate, London)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Idyll (painting)

Idyll (painting)
904871 Idyll (painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: Peter or Pieter Lely (1618-80))

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length

Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length
652151 Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length, Wearing Armour, c.1650 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Lely

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper)

Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper)
651872 Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 25.5x19.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait Head of a Lady)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sir Peter Lelly (engraving)

Sir Peter Lelly (engraving)
964838 Sir Peter Lelly (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Peter Lelly. Dutch portrait painter in the English court)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings

Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings
651927 Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, half length, Holding a Book, Her Hands Crossed on her Lap

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sir Peter Lely, English artist (engraving)

Sir Peter Lely, English artist (engraving)
3622515 Sir Peter Lely, English artist (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), English artist

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Oliver Cromwell by Sir Peter Lely

Oliver Cromwell by Sir Peter Lely
3849803 Oliver Cromwell by Sir Peter Lely by Lely, Peter (1618-80); (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell by Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Lady of the Popham Family, half-length, Behind a Casement

Portrait of a Lady of the Popham Family, half-length, Behind a Casement
991427 Portrait of a Lady of the Popham Family, half-length, Behind a Casement, Wearing an Orange Dress, (oil on canvas) by Lely

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Lady, possibly Elizabeth Wharton (d. circa 1669), wife of Robert Bertie

Portrait of a Lady, possibly Elizabeth Wharton (d. circa 1669), wife of Robert Bertie
824212 Portrait of a Lady, possibly Elizabeth Wharton (d. circa 1669), wife of Robert Bertie, 3rd Earl of Lindsey, seated three quarter length, in a Brown dress with a Blue Sash

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, in black with a white collar, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, in black with a white collar, (oil on canvas)
824165 Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, in black with a white collar, (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 86.3x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Gentleman)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of the Hon. Mary Wharton, Standing three-quarter length

Portrait of the Hon. Mary Wharton, Standing three-quarter length
824208 Portrait of the Hon. Mary Wharton, Standing three-quarter length, in a White Chemise and Yellow Robe by a Maroon Draped Column, () by Lely

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of a Lady, seated full length, in a Wooded Landscape

Portrait of a Lady, seated full length, in a Wooded Landscape
652152 Portrait of a Lady, seated full length, in a Wooded Landscape, Wearing a Violet Silk Dress with White Sleeves and Trimmings, (oil on canvas) by Lely

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Eleanor, Countess of Tyrconnel, c. 1670-80 (oil on canvas)

Eleanor, Countess of Tyrconnel, c. 1670-80 (oil on canvas)
5938185 Eleanor, Countess of Tyrconnel, c.1670-80 (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76.5x64.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; British

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Peter Lely (engraving)

Peter Lely (engraving)
816443 Peter Lely (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Lely (1618-1680). Dutch portrait painter born Pieter van der Faes

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, c. 1661-1665. Creators: Peter Lely

Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, c. 1661-1665. Creators: Peter Lely
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, c. 1661-1665

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Susanna And The Elders, 17th century. Creator: Peter Lely

Susanna And The Elders, 17th century. Creator: Peter Lely
Susanna And The Elders, 17th century

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, 1680. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, 1680. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, 1680

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Portrait of The Earl Rivers ?, 1650-1660. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait of The Earl Rivers ?, 1650-1660. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait of The Earl Rivers ?, 1650-1660

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland. Creator: Workshop of Sir Peter Lely (British)

Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland. Creator: Workshop of Sir Peter Lely (British)
Barbara Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland. (after 1670)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Study for a Portrait of a Woman, 1670s. Creator: Peter Lely

Study for a Portrait of a Woman, 1670s. Creator: Peter Lely
Study for a Portrait of a Woman, 1670s

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Mary Capel (1630-1715), Later Duchess of Beaufort, and Her Sister Elizabeth (1633-1678)

Mary Capel (1630-1715), Later Duchess of Beaufort, and Her Sister Elizabeth (1633-1678), Countess of Carnarvon

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, c1680, (1942). Creator: Peter Lely

Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, c1680, (1942). Creator: Peter Lely
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, c1680, (1942). Portrait of English aristocrat Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Creator: Unknown

Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Portrait of Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), wearing the robes of a Knight of the Garter

Background imagePeter Lely Collection: George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, c1660s?, (1944). Creator: Peter Lely

George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, c1660s?, (1944). Creator: Peter Lely
George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, c1660s?, (1944). Portrait of English soldier George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)



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Peter Lely, a renowned artist of the 17th century, captured the essence of his subjects with unparalleled skill and artistry. His works continue to mesmerize viewers even today. In "Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, " painted in 1667, Lely showcases his mastery in capturing the intricate details of this distinguished gentleman's features, bringing him to life on canvas. Another remarkable piece by Lely is "Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696), " where he effortlessly portrays the nobleman's regal presence and commanding aura. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the painting, highlighting Lely's ability to create a sense of realism that transcends time. Lely's talent shines through in his depiction of "John, 5th Earl of Exeter. " This oil painting exudes elegance and sophistication as it captures every nuance of the subject's expression, and is evident that Lely possessed an innate understanding of human emotion and was able to translate it onto canvas effortlessly. In "Sir John Cotton and His Family" from 1660, we witness Lely's exceptional ability to capture familial bonds within a single frame. The warmth emanating from each family member is palpable; their love for one another beautifully immortalized through brushstrokes. One cannot discuss Peter Lely without mentioning his royal portraits such as "King James II. " Painted between c. 1665-70, this masterpiece depicts royalty with grandeur befitting their status. Each stroke conveys power and authority while also revealing glimpses into King James II’s personality. Lely also had a knack for capturing individuality in his paintings like "Henry Stone" from c. 1648 – an exquisite portrayal that reveals both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Through careful attention to detail, he brings out Stone’s unique character traits on canvas. The queenly grace embodied by Queen Mary Modena can be seen in her portrait from 1673-80.