Lely Peter Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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'

'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

'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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) painter of Dutch origin, prominent portrait painter to the courts of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and after the English Restoration in 1660

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Peter Lely, a renowned artist of the 17th century, captured the essence of his subjects with remarkable skill and precision. His portraits are windows into the lives of influential individuals who shaped history. In "Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, " painted in 1667, Lely portrays a distinguished man with an air of authority. The intricate details bring out his character and intelligence, making it evident why he was highly regarded in his time. Another notable work by Lely is "Sir Henry Capel. " This portrait showcases Capel's noble stature and confidence. With every brushstroke, Lely captures the essence of this influential figure who played a significant role in shaping society during that era. Lely's talent also extended to capturing the beauty and allure of women like Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland. In her portrait from around 1661-1665, she exudes grace and charm, and is no wonder that she captivated many hearts during her lifetime. One cannot overlook Lely's masterpiece titled "Susanna And The Elders. " Painted in the 17th century, this piece tells a story through artistry. It depicts Susanna's vulnerability as she faces unwanted advances from elders while maintaining her dignity—a testament to Lely's ability to convey narrative within his artwork. Elizabeth Lady Monson is another subject immortalized by Peter Lely's brushstrokes. Her portrait from 1680 radiates elegance and sophistication—an embodiment of aristocratic beauty frozen in time for all to admire. "The Earl Rivers" remains shrouded in mystery as we gaze upon this enigmatic painting created between 1650-1660. Who was he? What stories did he hold? Only Peter Lely knows for sure; yet even without answers, we can appreciate the artistry behind this captivating portrayal. Barbara Villiers makes another appearance—this time attributed to Sir Peter Lely’s workshop—in an exquisite portrait.