The Master of the Miniature: The Life and Legacy of Peter Oliver In the intimate, jewel-like world of seventeenth-century portraiture, few names evoke as much delicate precision as Peter Oliver. A pivotal figure in the burgeoning English miniature art movement, Oliver emerged during a period of profound religious and political transformation. While the broader art world often grappled with the dramatic shifts of the Reformation, Oliver remained a steadfast guardian of refined traditions. Born around 1594, his early years were shaped by the shadows of great masters, yet he would eventually st…