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Group portrait: the representatives at the Somerset House conference
MMM5463225 Group portrait: the representatives at the Somerset House conference; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Group portrait -- the representatives at the Somerset House Conference, where the Treaty of London was signed in 1604, which concluded 19 years of the Anglo-Spanish (Anglo-Spanish) War, according to the wishes of James I (James I) (1566--1625), King of Scotland, England, and Ireland, and Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain and Portugal. Near the window, on the right, the British: Thomas Sackville (1536-1608), who led the English delegation, then Charles Howard (1536-1624), then Charles Blount (1654-1693), at his side, Henry Howard (1540-1614), and in front of Robert Cecil (1563-1612), and on the left, representatives of Spain and the Empire: in the background, Juan by Velasco (1550-1613), head of delegation, followed by Juan de Tassis (1582-1622) and Alessandro Robido (?) , then Charles de Ligne (1735-1614) and Jean Richardot (?) and in front, Louis Verekyn (?). Oil on canvas, around 1604, after Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1553-1608).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38512162
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This print captures a historic moment in time, the representatives at the Somerset House conference where the Treaty of London was signed in 1604. The conclusion of 19 years of the Anglo-Spanish War was orchestrated by James I, King of Scotland, England, and Ireland, and Philip II, King of Spain and Portugal.
The composition is rich with detail as it showcases key figures from both sides of the conflict. On the right side are prominent British figures such as Thomas Sackville who led the English delegation, Charles Howard, Charles Blount, Henry Howard, and Robert Cecil. On the left side are representatives from Spain and the Empire including Juan de Velasco leading their delegation.
Painted around 1604 by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz, this oil on canvas piece exudes a sense of grandeur and importance befitting such a significant event in history. The intricate details in each figure's attire and expression provide insight into their roles and personalities during this crucial negotiation.
As we gaze upon this group portrait frozen in time, we can't help but feel transported back to that momentous occasion when peace was finally achieved after years of conflict. It serves as a reminder of diplomacy's power to bring nations together for a common goal despite past animosities.
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