Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 240 works by 彼得·莱利 in our catalogue
In short
Queen Mary II (1677) is the 彼得·莱利 painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the 国家肖像美术馆, 伦敦. After it, the eye goes to James VII and II, when Duke of York (1661) and Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere (1660). Among the 240 works of 彼得·莱利 in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
In this oil on canvas, Peter Lely captures Queen Mary II at a threshold of life and sovereignty. Painted about 1677, the portrait finds the subject at the age of fifteen. She is the eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, and Anne Hyde. A quiet stillness settles over the young woman, even as her life moves toward the gravity of the throne.
In this commanding 1661 portrait, Sir Peter Lely captures the essence of a man destined for the throne: James VII and II during his tenure as the Duke of York. The painting serves as a breathtaking window into the late Stuart period, presenting a subject of profound importance with an air of effortless sophistication. Clad in a magnificent gold coat that catches the light, accented by a striking red sash,…
A man of significant standing is captured in this mid-seventeenth-century oil on canvas, his presence defined by a heavy, dark suit and a prominent collar. He holds a piece of paper, a gesture suggesting literacy, legal authority, or perhaps a specific political mandate. His long, curly hair and well-groomed beard frame a face marked by intricate detail, conveying a sense of individual temperament. The composition focuses on the interplay between…
The sitter emerges from a shadowed landscape, a vision of 17th-century nobility caught in a moment of quiet poise. Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester, is rendered with a serene expression that masks a subtle, underlying gravity. Her gown, a luminous sky blue, catches the light from the upper left, casting soft shadows into the voluminous folds of silk. A string of pearls rests against her neck, their pale luster contrasting…
The room seems to quiet as Elizabeth Lady Monson meets the viewer's gaze. She sits in a three-quarter length pose, her body angled with a poise that speaks of a life lived within the high circles of the court. A deep, cerulean blue velvet gown envelops her, the heavy fabric catching the light in a way that suggests both weight and a soft, lustrous sheen. This intense blue cuts through…
This formal and somber seventeenth-century oil portrait depicts Oliver Cromwell in a bust-length composition. Positioned slightly off-center and looking toward the right of the frame, the subject is presented within a painted trompe l'oeil oval frame. The color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, including deep browns, blacks, and shadows, which contrast sharply against the bright white of the subject's collar and the metallic highlights of his armor.
The air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and blooming roses as Lady Penelope Spencer pauses in a quiet, shadowed landscape. She exists in a moment of poised stillness, her gaze meeting the viewer with a grace that suggests both high status and a gentle, private thought. The light, streaming from the upper left, washes over her skin with a soft, luminous glow, catching the delicate curve of…
皮埃特·凡德法斯（Peter Lely），生於德國索伊斯特，是一位跨越兩大陸域的藝術家，最終成為英國晚期斯圖亞特時期最傑出的宮廷畫家。他的藝術生涯始於三十年戰爭的動盪之中，荷蘭血統塑造了他對藝術的敏銳感知，深深紮根於北歐傳統和巴洛克風格。他最初在哈爾勒學會聖路加指導下學習繪畫技巧，這為他早期的作品奠定了堅實基礎。然而，他在約1643年移居英國之後，徹底改變了他的身份，從熟練工藝師轉變為宮廷成員和塑造英國藝術認知的關鍵人物。
The Portrait of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman is an oil on canvas work by the artist Pieter Van Der Faes (Peter Lely). This portrait captures George Monk (1608-69), 1st Duke of Albemarle, in a moment of formal stillness. The paint holds the weight of a man defined by his titles and his service to the crown.
Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich, is presented in a formal, full-length Baroque portrait that asserts his high social standing and political importance. He stands with an imposing presence, his figure slightly off-center against a dark, shadowy background. The composition utilizes a vertical arrangement to emphasize his stature. Light enters from the upper left, striking his face and the brilliant white satin of his garments, while the rest of the…
Sir Ralph Bankes1660 · 耶鲁英国艺术中心
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Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford1665 · 耶鲁英国艺术中心
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Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas1667 · 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆
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Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex1655 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Lady Diana Bruce (died 1672)1665 · 苏格兰国家美术馆
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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham1675 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Nymphs by a Fountain1650 · 达尔威奇画廊
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Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans1662 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-71)1662 · 汉普顿宫
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John Maitland, 2nd Earl and 1st Duke of Lauderdale, 1616 - 1682. Statesman1665 · 苏格兰国家肖像画廊
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Anna Maria Talbot (née Brudenell), Countess of Shrewsbury1670 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Portrait of a Lady1659 · 白金汉宫
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Portrait of Aphra Behn1675 · 耶鲁英国艺术中心
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John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, 1626 - 1697. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland1662 · 苏格兰国家肖像画廊
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Bust Portrait of a Young Man (so-called Samuel Pepys)1800 · 明尼阿波利斯艺术学院
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Henry Marten (Martin)1650 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester1663 · 国家肖像美术馆
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James Sharp, 1618 - 1679. Archbishop of St. Andrews1664 · 苏格兰国家肖像画廊
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Sir Peter Lely1660 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Simon Patrick1680 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham (ca 1647-67)1663 · 汉普顿宫
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Portrait of a Lady.1650 · 华沙国家博物馆
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John Ogilby1662 · 博德利图书馆
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The Letter1650 · 底特律艺术学院
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Unknown woman, formerly known as Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess de Gramont1665 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Bartholomew Beale1670 · 达尔威奇画廊
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King James II1667 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Portrait of P. Lenéve, Alderman of Norwich1656 · 沃尔特斯艺术博物馆
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Diana and her Nymphs at a Fountain1648 · 耶鲁英国艺术中心
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Lady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654) or Lady Isabella Sydney, Viscountess Strangford (d.1663)1648 · Petworth House
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The Three Younger Children of Charles I1647 · Petworth House
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Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698)1648 · Ham House
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Sir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684)1646 · Dunham Massey Hall
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John Selden (1584–1654)1644 · 耶鲁大学艺术馆
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Man Playing a Pipe1648
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Boy Playing a Jew’s Harp1648
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Abraham Cowley1666 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Sir Edward Nicholas1662 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Anne Hyde, Duchess of York; King James II1660 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Portrait of Anne Digby, Countess of Sunderland1666 · 汉普顿宫
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Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-60)1647 · 皇家收藏馆
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John Bainbridge (1582–1643) and daughter1640 · 纽约历史学会
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Portrait of a Man, probably Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington (1612-1698)1650
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Susanna And The Elders1650 · 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆
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Portrait Of The Earl Rivers (?)1655 · 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆
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Elizabeth Dering, Lady Darell1660 · 爱尔兰国家美术馆
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Miss Mary Middleton, Plas Newydd, Wrexham1650 · National Library of Wales
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Portrait of Mrs. Leneve1657 · 克利夫兰艺术博物馆
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Miss Lawson, Mrs (later Lady) Chicheley1660 · Wimpole Hall
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Called Frances Cromwell (1638-1720), the daughter of Oliver Cromwell1654
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Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Capel, later Countess of Essex (1636 - 1717/18)1653 · Petworth House
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Lady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654)1657 · Petworth House
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Called (but not) Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698), just possibly Lady Dorothy Sydney, Countess of Sunderland (1618-1684), or Mrs John Greenhill1658 · Petworth House
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Mrs Sackville1660 · Knole House
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Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland (1641-1702)1660 · Knole House
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Cimon and Iphigenia1654 · Knole House
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N. Wray1655 · Kingston Lacy
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The Penitent Magdalen1652 · Kingston Lacy
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Sir Ralph Bankes, MP (?1631-1677)1655 · Kingston Lacy
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Called Elizabeth Palmer, Lady Wroth (d. before 1672)1650 · Killerton
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Sir William Compton (1625-1663)1654 · Ham House
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An Unknown Gentleman, called Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727)1660 · Ham House
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Elizabeth Murray, Lady Tollemache, later Countess of Dysart and Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) with a Black Servant1651 · Ham House
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Possibly Lady Katherine Murray (d.1669/70)1649 · Ham House
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Called Lady Elizabeth Grey, Lady Delamer (1621/2-1690)1659 · Dunham Massey Hall
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Called Sir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684)1659 · Dunham Massey Hall
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Apollonia Yate1655 · Coughton Court
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A Gentleman Dressed 'alla Romana' wearing a Golden-coloured Cloak1655 · Calke Abbey
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Sir Robert Long, 1st Bt (1598-1673)1657 · Belton House
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Sir Christopher Myngs (1625-1666)1650 · 国家海事博物馆
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Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich1650 · 国家海事博物馆
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Portrait of a Woman1649 · 巴伐利亚州绘画收藏馆
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Susanna and the Elders1652
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Henry Stone1648 · 国家肖像美术馆
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Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-1660)1649 · 皇家收藏馆
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Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, 1637 - 1671. First wife of James VII and II1661 · 苏格兰国家肖像画廊
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Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Drape1660 · 达尔威奇画廊
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Lady Frances Savile, Later Lady Brudenell1668 · 耶鲁英国艺术中心
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Portrait of Samuel Crew1650 · Groeningemuseum
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Portrait of a Man1656 · 斯泰恩斯博物馆艺术馆
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Family Portrait of Lord Wharton1656
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Finding of Moses1650 · Musée des Beaux-Arts
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Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus1667 · 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆
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Margaret Brooke (c.1647–1667), Lady Denham1664
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Joceline Percy, 11th Earl of Northumberland (1644-1670)1671 · Petworth House
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Lady Elizabeth Wriothesley, Lady Elizabeth Noel (d.c.1680) and her Black Page1662 · Petworth House
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Elizabeth Alington, Lady Seymour of Trowbridge (c.1632-1691)1664 · Petworth House
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Called Sophia Fairholme, Marchioness of Annandale (1668-1716)1664 · Petworth House
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Called Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland (1646 -1690)1662 · Petworth House
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Richard Legh (1634-1687)1667 · Lyme Park
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by 彼得·莱利 | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 国家肖像美术馆 |
伦敦 | 18 | Queen Mary II, Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham |
 Petworth House |
Petworth | 10 | Lady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654) or Lady Isabella Sydney, Viscountess Strangford (d.1663), The Three Younger Children of Charles I, Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Capel, later Countess of Essex (1636 - 1717/18) |
 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆 |
伯明翰 | 6 | Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas |
 耶鲁英国艺术中心 |
纽黑文 | 6 | Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich, Sir Ralph Bankes, Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford |
 Ham House |
14 | Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698), Sir William Compton (1625-1663), An Unknown Gentleman, called Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727) | |
 苏格兰国家肖像画廊 |
Edinburgh | 8 | James VII and II, when Duke of York, John Maitland, 2nd Earl and 1st Duke of Lauderdale, 1616 - 1682. Statesman, John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, 1626 - 1697. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland |
 汉普顿宫 |
伦敦 | 11 | Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester (1646-1687), Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-71), Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham (ca 1647-67) |
 Kingston Lacy |
Wimborne Minster | 7 | N. Wray, The Penitent Magdalen, Sir Ralph Bankes, MP (?1631-1677) |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
The oil painting titled Diana and her Nymphs at a Fountain captures a moment of classical myth. It was executed by the artist Peter Lely. The work dates to about 1648. This period finds the artist in the midst of a career that would eventually define the English court.
This formal and somber seventeenth-century oil portrait depicts Oliver Cromwell in a bust-length composition. Positioned slightly off-center and looking toward the right of the frame, the subject is presented within a painted trompe l'oeil oval frame. The color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, including deep browns, blacks, and shadows, which contrast sharply against the bright white of the subject's collar and the metallic highlights of his armor.
In this commanding 1661 portrait, Sir Peter Lely captures the essence of a man destined for the throne: James VII and II during his tenure as the Duke of York. The painting serves as a breathtaking window into the late Stuart period, presenting a subject of profound importance with an air of effortless sophistication. Clad in a magnificent gold coat that catches the light, accented by a striking red sash,…
In this oil on canvas, Peter Lely captures Queen Mary II at a threshold of life and sovereignty. Painted about 1677, the portrait finds the subject at the age of fifteen. She is the eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, and Anne Hyde. A quiet stillness settles over the young woman, even as her life moves toward the gravity of the throne.
This oil on canvas portrait depicts Simon Patrick and was executed by the artist Peter Lely. The work is dated about 1668. It is held within the National Portrait Gallery collection and is identified by the catalog number NPG 1500. The painting is presented in a feigned oval format, a technique that creates the illusion of a framed window within the rectangular plane of the canvas.
Queen Mary II (1677), 国家肖像美术馆, 伦敦. James VII and II, when Duke of York (1661) and Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere (1660) come next.
59 years old: Queen Mary II dates from 1677, and 彼得·莱利 was born in 1618.
Queen Mary II, James VII and II, when Duke of York, Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere, Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester (1646-1687), Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Portrait of Lady Penelope Spencer, 亨丽埃塔·玛丽亚女王 英格兰, Portrait of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman and Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 240 works by 彼得·莱利, dated from 1640 to 1680.
Mostly in 国家肖像美术馆 (伦敦), Petworth House (Petworth) and 伯明翰博物馆与美术馆 (伯明翰). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1660s: 41 of the 100 works on this page were made then, James VII and II, when Duke of York among them.
On this page, the earliest is John Bainbridge (1582–1643) and daughter (1640) and the latest Simon Patrick (1680).
Man (24), Woman (19) and Lace (12), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 40 of the 100 works on this page.
Baroque style, judging by the originals on this page.
Queen Mary II, Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex and George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham: the 国家肖像美术馆, 伦敦 holds 15 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
