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Just two of the portrait miniatures in our collection, here of the two Lord Protectors. One of Oliver Cromwell by Christian Richter, one of Richard Cromwell by Richard Gibson. 😀

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2021-01-16

If I were the time-traveller, I'd take Charles II shopping for furniture and fabrics (the time machine's big, right?) He'd know all the best shops, the most exquisite fashions, and he'd be great company - fun and interesting!

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2020-12-12

Hear ye! 'Tis time for Today's theme is the life of NELL GWYNN, a Restoration actress and royal mistress, who died 14 November 1687 (b. 1650). Portrait of Nell Gwyn, attributed to Simon Verelst, circa 1670.

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2020-11-14

For this week's I present a mezzotint of “Cupid Fighting with a Satyr” attributed to Jan van Somer c1680 brother of Paul van Somer II , but not a relative of Paul van Somer , James I's court painter.

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2020-10-24

The royal yacht Fubbs, named by Charles II after his nickname for Louise de Kerouaille. Designed by Phineas Pett and built in 1682 at Greenwich, Fubbs was ketch-rigged and underwent several rebuilds before being scrapped in 1781

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2020-10-10


Sorry I'm late, apologies.
Yes, I know it’s Wilmot again, but I am so in love with David Loggan’s work. Forget the wig, don't you just adore the outfit! The British Museum.

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2020-07-25

'In men, desire begets love; in women, love begets desire' - attr. Barbara, Viscountess Fitzharding (c.1654-1708). Barbara (L) with Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, painted c. 1702 by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
https://t.co/bkSGjFaRBL

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2020-06-22

Sometimes I think depictions of St Sebastian were meant for more than just personal devotion. This lad would be in an indie rock band today.

Mostly nude c. 1618-1658,

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2020-06-13

This is Titian's Pardo Venus, which was hung behind the triple locks of Whitehall Palace's Privy Lodgings. After Charles I's execution, Col. John Hutchinson bought it for £600. One of the more pricier tags of the royal collection.

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2020-06-13

Where to go for nudes but Nicolas Poussin was fond of them.
The Empire of Flora, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden; Bacchic scene, Prado; Bacchanal of Putti, National Gallery of Ancient Art Rome

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2020-06-13

Today we celebrate the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 and also the birthday of Charles II. Learn more with : https://t.co/PrneVkR5Js

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2020-05-29

Here is a drawing from our youngest son James showing the Foot Regiment of Ralph Lord Hopton on the march. He loves to draw.

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2020-03-21

Robert Hooke, FRS (1635-1703), co-inventor of the watch balance spring, architect, but remembered best for his Micrographia (1665) - you'll have seen his Flea.
Worked with Boyle, Newton et al.

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2020-03-08

Henry Sydney, Earl of Romney
One of the Immortal Seven malcontents, and author of the invitation to William of Orange to invade.

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2020-02-29