Retrato de Peter Lely

As Pinturas Mais Famosas de Peter Lely: Todas as 100, Classificadas

Atualizado em Outubro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 240 obras de Peter Lely em nosso catálogo

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A pintura de Peter Lely que a maioria das pessoas conhece é Queen Mary II (1677), e você pode vê-la no National Portrait Gallery, em Londres. Logo em seguida vêm James VII and II, when Duke of York (1661) e Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere (1660). Dos 240 trabalhos de Peter Lely em nosso catálogo, estas 100 são as obras mais conhecidas. Cada uma vem acompanhada do seu ano, do seu museu e de uma breve nota sobre o que a torna especial.

1618 – 1680, Soest Baroque style Mais obras: National Portrait Gallery

As 10 principais de Peter Lely: as obras que todos conhecem

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Queen Mary II (1677) de Peter Lely

Queen Mary II

1677 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

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.

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James VII and II, when Duke of York (1661) de Peter Lely

James VII and II, when Duke of York

1661 · Oil On Canvas · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia, Edimburgo

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,…

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Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere (1660) de Peter Lely

Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere

1660 · Oil On Canvas · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

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…

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Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester (1646-1687) (1665) de Peter Lely

Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester (1646-1687)

1665 · Oil On Canvas · Hampton Court Palace, Londres

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…

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Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson (1665) de Peter Lely

Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson

1665 · Oil On Canvas · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham

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…

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Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) (1653) de Peter Lely

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

1653 · Oil · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham

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.

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Portrait of Lady Penelope Spencer (1660) de Peter Lely

Portrait of Lady Penelope Spencer

1660 · Oil On Canvas · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

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…

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Henriqueta Maria da França, Rainha da Inglaterra (1660) de Peter Lely

Henriqueta Maria da França, Rainha da Inglaterra

1660 · Acrílico sobre tela · Musée Condé, Chantilly

Henrietta Maria of France, Queen of England: An Emblematic Portrait of Baroque Dignity Sir Peter Lely’s depiction of Henrietta Maria stands as a cornerstone of English Baroque art—a testament to the grandeur and sophistication that characterized Charles I's reign. Born in Soest, Westphalia, in 1618, Lely embarked on an artistic journey spanning Europe, ultimately establishing himself as the court painter extraordinaire during a period marked by religious upheaval and political…

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Portrait of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman (1675) de Peter Lely

Portrait of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman

1675 · Oil On Canvas · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdã

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.

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Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich (1660) de Peter Lely

Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich

1660 · Oil On Canvas · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

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…

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11Sir Ralph Bankes (1660) de Peter LelySir Ralph Bankes1660 · Yale Center for British Art 12Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford (1665) de Peter LelyDiana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford1665 · Yale Center for British Art 13Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas (1667) de Peter LelyPortrait Of Sir John Nicholas1667 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 14Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex (1655) de Peter LelyArthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex1655 · National Portrait Gallery 15Lady Diana Bruce (died 1672) (1665) de Peter LelyLady Diana Bruce (died 1672)1665 · Scottish National Gallery 16George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1675) de Peter LelyGeorge Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham1675 · National Portrait Gallery 17Nymphs by a Fountain (1650) de Peter LelyNymphs by a Fountain1650 · Dulwich Picture Gallery 18Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans (1662) de Peter LelyHenrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans1662 · National Portrait Gallery 19Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-71) (1662) de Peter LelyAnne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-71)1662 · Hampton Court Palace 20John Maitland, 2nd Earl and 1st Duke of Lauderdale, 1616 - 1682. Statesman (1665) de Peter LelyJohn Maitland, 2nd Earl and 1st Duke of Lauderdale, 1616 - 1682. Statesman1665 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 21Anna Maria Talbot (née Brudenell), Countess of Shrewsbury (1670) de Peter LelyAnna Maria Talbot (née Brudenell), Countess of Shrewsbury1670 · National Portrait Gallery 22Portrait of a Lady (1659) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Lady1659 · Buckingham Palace 23Portrait of Aphra Behn (1675) de Peter LelyPortrait of Aphra Behn1675 · Yale Center for British Art 24John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, 1626 - 1697. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland (1662) de Peter LelyJohn Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, 1626 - 1697. Lord High Chancellor of Scotland1662 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 25Bust Portrait of a Young Man (so-called Samuel Pepys) (1800) de Peter LelyBust Portrait of a Young Man (so-called Samuel Pepys)1800 · Minneapolis Institute of Art 26Henry Marten (Martin) (1650) de Peter LelyHenry Marten (Martin)1650 · National Portrait Gallery 27Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester (1663) de Peter LelyEdward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester1663 · National Portrait Gallery 28James Sharp, 1618 - 1679. Archbishop of St. Andrews (1664) de Peter LelyJames Sharp, 1618 - 1679. Archbishop of St. Andrews1664 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 29Sir Peter Lely (1660) de Peter LelySir Peter Lely1660 · National Portrait Gallery 30Simon Patrick (1680) de Peter LelySimon Patrick1680 · National Portrait Gallery 31Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham (ca 1647-67) (1663) de Peter LelyMargaret Brooke, Lady Denham (ca 1647-67)1663 · Hampton Court Palace 32Portrait of a Lady. (1650) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Lady.1650 · Museu Nacional de Varsóvia 33John Ogilby (1662) de Peter LelyJohn Ogilby1662 · Bibliotecas Bodleianas 34The Letter (1650) de Peter LelyThe Letter1650 · Detroit Institute of Arts 35Unknown woman, formerly known as Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess de Gramont (1665) de Peter LelyUnknown woman, formerly known as Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess de Gramont1665 · National Portrait Gallery 36Bartholomew Beale (1670) de Peter LelyBartholomew Beale1670 · Dulwich Picture Gallery 37King James II (1667) de Peter LelyKing James II1667 · National Portrait Gallery 38Portrait of P. Lenéve, Alderman of Norwich (1656) de Peter LelyPortrait of P. Lenéve, Alderman of Norwich1656 · Walters Art Museum 39Diana and her Nymphs at a Fountain (1648) de Peter LelyDiana and her Nymphs at a Fountain1648 · Yale Center for British Art 40Lady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654) or Lady Isabella Sydney, Viscountess Strangford (d.1663) (1648) de Peter LelyLady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654) or Lady Isabella Sydney, Viscountess Strangford (d.1663)1648 · Petworth House 41The Three Younger Children of Charles I (1647) de Peter LelyThe Three Younger Children of Charles I1647 · Petworth House 42Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) (1648) de Peter LelyElizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698)1648 · Ham House 43Sir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684) (1646) de Peter LelySir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684)1646 · Dunham Massey Hall 44John Selden (1584–1654) (1644) de Peter LelyJohn Selden (1584–1654)1644 · Yale University Art Gallery 45Man Playing a Pipe (1648) de Peter LelyMan Playing a Pipe1648 46Boy Playing a Jew’s Harp (1648) de Peter LelyBoy Playing a Jew’s Harp1648 47Abraham Cowley (1666) de Peter LelyAbraham Cowley1666 · National Portrait Gallery 48Sir Edward Nicholas (1662) de Peter LelySir Edward Nicholas1662 · National Portrait Gallery 49Anne Hyde, Duchess of York; King James II (1660) de Peter LelyAnne Hyde, Duchess of York; King James II1660 · National Portrait Gallery 50Portrait of Anne Digby, Countess of Sunderland (1666) de Peter LelyPortrait of Anne Digby, Countess of Sunderland1666 · Hampton Court Palace 51Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-60) (1647) de Peter LelyHenry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-60)1647 · Royal Collection 52John Bainbridge (1582–1643) and daughter (1640) de Peter LelyJohn Bainbridge (1582–1643) and daughter1640 · New York Historical Society 53Portrait of a Man, probably Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington (1612-1698) (1650) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Man, probably Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington (1612-1698)1650 54Susanna And The Elders (1650) de Peter LelySusanna And The Elders1650 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 55Portrait Of The Earl Rivers (?) (1655) de Peter LelyPortrait Of The Earl Rivers (?)1655 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 56Elizabeth Dering, Lady Darell (1660) de Peter LelyElizabeth Dering, Lady Darell1660 · National Gallery of Ireland 57Miss Mary Middleton, Plas Newydd, Wrexham (1650) de Peter LelyMiss Mary Middleton, Plas Newydd, Wrexham1650 · National Library of Wales 58Portrait of Mrs. Leneve (1657) de Peter LelyPortrait of Mrs. Leneve1657 · Cleveland Museum of Art 59Miss Lawson, Mrs (later Lady) Chicheley (1660) de Peter LelyMiss Lawson, Mrs (later Lady) Chicheley1660 · Wimpole Hall 60Called Frances Cromwell (1638-1720), the daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1654) de Peter LelyCalled Frances Cromwell (1638-1720), the daughter of Oliver Cromwell1654 61Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Capel, later Countess of Essex (1636 - 1717/18) (1653) de Peter LelyLady Elizabeth Percy, Lady Capel, later Countess of Essex (1636 - 1717/18)1653 · Petworth House 62Lady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654) (1657) de Peter LelyLady Anne Percy, Lady Stanhope (1633-1654)1657 · Petworth House 63Called (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 Greenhill (1658) de Peter LelyCalled (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 64Mrs Sackville (1660) de Peter LelyMrs Sackville1660 · Knole House 65Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland (1641-1702) (1660) de Peter LelyRobert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland (1641-1702)1660 · Knole House 66Cimon and Iphigenia (1654) de Peter LelyCimon and Iphigenia1654 · Knole House 67N. Wray (1655) de Peter LelyN. Wray1655 · Kingston Lacy 68The Penitent Magdalen (1652) de Peter LelyThe Penitent Magdalen1652 · Kingston Lacy 69Sir Ralph Bankes, MP (?1631-1677) (1655) de Peter LelySir Ralph Bankes, MP (?1631-1677)1655 · Kingston Lacy 70Called Elizabeth Palmer, Lady Wroth (d. before 1672) (1650) de Peter LelyCalled Elizabeth Palmer, Lady Wroth (d. before 1672)1650 · Killerton 71Sir William Compton (1625-1663) (1654) de Peter LelySir William Compton (1625-1663)1654 · Ham House 72An Unknown Gentleman, called Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727) (1660) de Peter LelyAn Unknown Gentleman, called Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727)1660 · Ham House 73Elizabeth Murray, Lady Tollemache, later Countess of Dysart and Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) with a  Black Servant (1651) de Peter LelyElizabeth Murray, Lady Tollemache, later Countess of Dysart and Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) with a Black Servant1651 · Ham House 74Possibly Lady Katherine Murray (d.1669/70) (1649) de Peter LelyPossibly Lady Katherine Murray (d.1669/70)1649 · Ham House 75Called Lady Elizabeth Grey, Lady Delamer (1621/2-1690) (1659) de Peter LelyCalled Lady Elizabeth Grey, Lady Delamer (1621/2-1690)1659 · Dunham Massey Hall 76Called Sir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684) (1659) de Peter LelyCalled Sir George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey (1622-1684)1659 · Dunham Massey Hall 77Apollonia Yate (1655) de Peter LelyApollonia Yate1655 · Coughton Court 78A Gentleman Dressed 'alla Romana'  wearing a Golden-coloured Cloak (1655) de Peter LelyA Gentleman Dressed 'alla Romana' wearing a Golden-coloured Cloak1655 · Calke Abbey 79Sir Robert Long, 1st Bt (1598-1673) (1657) de Peter LelySir Robert Long, 1st Bt (1598-1673)1657 · Belton House 80Sir Christopher Myngs (1625-1666) (1650) de Peter LelySir Christopher Myngs (1625-1666)1650 · National Maritime Museum 81Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich (1650) de Peter LelyEdward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich1650 · National Maritime Museum 82Portrait of a Woman (1649) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Woman1649 · Bavarian State Painting Collections 83Susanna and the Elders (1652) de Peter LelySusanna and the Elders1652 84Henry Stone (1648) de Peter LelyHenry Stone1648 · National Portrait Gallery 85Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-1660) (1649) de Peter LelyHenry, Duke of Gloucester (1639-1660)1649 · Royal Collection 86Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, 1637 - 1671. First wife of James VII and II (1661) de Peter LelyAnne Hyde, Duchess of York, 1637 - 1671. First wife of James VII and II1661 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 87Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Drape (1660) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Lady with a Blue Drape1660 · Dulwich Picture Gallery 88Lady Frances Savile, Later Lady Brudenell (1668) de Peter LelyLady Frances Savile, Later Lady Brudenell1668 · Yale Center for British Art 89Portrait of Samuel Crew (1650) de Peter LelyPortrait of Samuel Crew1650 · Groeningemuseum 90Portrait of a Man (1656) de Peter LelyPortrait of a Man1656 · Statens Museum For Kunst 91Family Portrait of Lord Wharton (1656) de Peter LelyFamily Portrait of Lord Wharton1656 92Finding of Moses (1650) de Peter LelyFinding of Moses1650 · Musée des Beaux-Arts 93Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus (1667) de Peter LelyPortrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus1667 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 94Margaret Brooke (c.1647–1667), Lady Denham (1664) de Peter LelyMargaret Brooke (c.1647–1667), Lady Denham1664 95Joceline Percy, 11th Earl of Northumberland (1644-1670) (1671) de Peter LelyJoceline Percy, 11th Earl of Northumberland (1644-1670)1671 · Petworth House 96Lady Elizabeth Wriothesley, Lady Elizabeth Noel (d.c.1680) and her Black Page (1662) de Peter LelyLady Elizabeth Wriothesley, Lady Elizabeth Noel (d.c.1680) and her Black Page1662 · Petworth House 97Elizabeth Alington, Lady Seymour of Trowbridge (c.1632-1691) (1664) de Peter LelyElizabeth Alington, Lady Seymour of Trowbridge (c.1632-1691)1664 · Petworth House 98Called Sophia Fairholme, Marchioness of Annandale (1668-1716) (1664) de Peter LelyCalled Sophia Fairholme, Marchioness of Annandale (1668-1716)1664 · Petworth House 99Called Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland (1646 -1690) (1662) de Peter LelyCalled Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland (1646 -1690)1662 · Petworth House 100Richard Legh (1634-1687) (1667) de Peter LelyRichard Legh (1634-1687)1667 · Lyme Park

Pinturas de Peter Lely, período por período

O que Peter Lely mais pintou

Os quatro temas que surgem com mais frequência nestas obras, cada um com o seu exemplo mais conhecido.

Onde você pode ver as pinturas de Peter Lely

Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.

Museu Cidade Obras de Peter Lely Pinturas desta lista
National Portrait Gallery, LondresNational Portrait Gallery Londres 18 Queen Mary II, Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham
Petworth House, PetworthPetworth 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)
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, BirminghamBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery Birmingham 6 Portrait of Elizabeth Lady Monson, Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas
Yale Center for British Art, New HavenYale Center for British Art New Haven 6 Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich, Sir Ralph Bankes, Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford
Ham HouseHam 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)
Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia, EdimburgoGaleria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia Edimburgo 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
Hampton Court Palace, LondresHampton Court Palace Londres 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 MinsterKingston Lacy Wimborne Minster 7 N. Wray, The Penitent Magdalen, Sir Ralph Bankes, MP (?1631-1677)

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Pinturas de Peter Lely: o que as pessoas querem saber

Por qual pintura Peter Lely é mais conhecido(a)?Ver a resposta

No topo da lista está Queen Mary II (1677), National Portrait Gallery, Londres. Logo atrás: James VII and II, when Duke of York (1661) e Portrait of a man, thought to be George Booth, Lord Delamere (1660).

Qual era a idade de Peter Lely na época de Queen Mary II?Ver a resposta

59 anos. Peter Lely nasceu em 1618, e Queen Mary II é de 1677.

Quais são as 10 pinturas mais famosas de Peter Lely?Ver a resposta

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, Henriqueta Maria da França, Rainha da Inglaterra, Portrait of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman e Edward Montagu, first Earl of Sandwich. Encontrará o ano e o museu de cada uma na lista acima.

Quantas obras de Peter Lely existem?Ver a resposta

Temos 240 obras de Peter Lely em nosso catálogo, datadas de 1640 a 1680.

Quais museus possuem as pinturas mais conhecidas de Peter Lely?Ver a resposta

Encontrará a maioria deles em National Portrait Gallery (Londres), Petworth House (Petworth) e Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham). A lista de museus acima apresenta o detalhamento completo.

Quando foram pintadas as obras mais famosas de Peter Lely?Ver a resposta

Em 1660s, mais do que em qualquer outro momento: 41 das 100 obras nesta página datam dessa época, sendo James VII and II, when Duke of York delas.

Quais são as pinturas famosas mais antigas e mais recentes de Peter Lely?Ver a resposta

A obra mais antiga aqui é John Bainbridge (1582–1643) and daughter (1640); a mais recente é Simon Patrick (1680).

O que Peter Lely mais pintou?Ver a resposta

Man (24), Woman (19) e Lace (12), de um total de 100 obras nesta página.

Com o que Peter Lely costumava pintar?Ver a resposta

Oil On Canvas, utilizado em 40 das 100 obras nesta página.

A qual movimento artístico Peter Lely está associado?Ver a resposta

Baroque style, como pode ver nas obras desta página.

O que você pode ver de Peter Lely no National Portrait Gallery?Ver a resposta

Pode ver 15 das obras nesta página no National Portrait Gallery, Londres, incluindo Queen Mary II, Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; Elizabeth, Countess of Essex e George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham.

Posso encomendar uma reprodução de Peter Lely para a minha casa?Ver a resposta

Sim. Todas as pinturas nesta página estão disponíveis como uma reprodução a óleo pintada à mão ou uma impressão, no tamanho que melhor lhe convier. Basta abrir a página da pintura para fazer o seu pedido.

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Sir Peter Lely: O Pintor de Sonhos da Corte

Sir Peter Lely, nascido em Soest, Westfália, em 1618, foi uma figura cuja vida e carreira se desenrolaram através de dois continentes, estabelecendo-o, em última análise, como o pintor de retratos preeminente da corte inglesa durante o final do período Stuart. Sua jornada começou em meio ao tumulto da Guerra dos Trinta Anos, com sua herança holandesa moldando uma sensibilidade artística profundamente enraizada tanto nas tradições do norte da Europa quanto no florescente estilo Barroco. Inicialmente treinado em Haarlem sob a tutela de Pieter de Grebber, um mestre da Guilda de São Lucas, Lely aperfeiçoou suas habilidades nas técnicas meticulosas da pintura flamenga – uma base que influenciaria profundamente sua obra inicial. No entanto, foi sua mudança para a Inglaterra, por volta de 1643, que verdadeiramente definiu seu legado, transformando-o de um artesão habilidoso em um cortesão e uma figura fundamental na formação da identidade artística inglesa.

Anos Iniciais e Influências: Unindo o Norte e o Sul

As primeiras pinturas de Lely revelam uma síntese fascinante de influências. Inicialmente, ele produziu cenas mitológicas e religiosas, muitas vezes ambientadas em paisagens pastoris idílicas – um estilo que remete a Anthony van Dyck, que havia se tornado imensamente popular na corte inglesa antes de sua morte prematura em 1641. Estas obras demonstram uma clara admiração pelas composições elegantes de Van Dyck, por suas figuras refinadas e pelo uso magistral de luz e sombra. Contudo, as pinturas de Lely também possuem uma qualidade distintamente terrosa, refletindo as tradições de Haarlem e incorporando elementos do realismo do norte da Europa. Ele foi particularmente influenciado pelo Barroco holandês, evidente em sua atenção aos detalhes, paletas de cores vibrantes e arranjos dinâmicos. A instabilidade política da época, marcada pela Guerra Civil Inglesa, sem dúvida moldou as escolhas artísticas de Lely, impulsionando uma mudança em direção a retratos mais íntimos que capturavam as personalidades daqueles que frequentavam a corte.

Pintor da Corte e Patrocínio Real: O Início de uma Nova Era

Após a Restauração em 1660, a carreira de Lely experimentou um ressurgimento notável. Ele foi nomeado Pintor Principal da Coroa do Rei Carlos II, um cargo anteriormente ocupado por Van Dyck, o que significava um reconhecimento claro de seu mérito artístico e do apelo duradouro de seu estilo. Esta nomeação trouxe consigo privilégios significativos, incluindo um generoso estipêndio e acesso às coleções reais. Os retratos de Lely tornaram-se imensamente populares, capturando a semelhança de figuras proeminentes – desde cortesãos e nobres até membros da Família Real. Sua habilidade em retratar seus sujeitos com dignidade e charme consolidou sua posição como o principal pintor da corte. Notavelmente, ele chegou a pintar Oliver Cromwell e Richard Cromwell, oferecendo um retrato surpreendentamente franco do antigo Lorde Protetor, demonstrando uma disposição para capturar a realidade em vez da idealização.

Estilo e Técnica: Um Mestre da Luz e da Forma

O estilo artístico de Lely é caracterizado por sua elegância, graça e uma notável habilidade técnica. Ele possuía uma capacidade excepcional de renderizar tecidos com um realismo surpreendente – uma marca registrada de seus retratos – e seu uso de luz e sombra criava uma sensação de profundidade e atmosfera que cativava os espectadores. Embora inicialmente influenciado pelo modo refinado de Van Dyck, Lely desenvolveu um estilo mais robusto e expressivo, imbuindo seus sujeitos com personalidade e caráter. Suas composições são frequentemente dinâmicas e envolventes, atraindo o olhar para elementos fundamentais dentro do quadro. Ele também era um ávido colecionador de desenhos de mestres antigos, o que, sem dúvida, informou sua compreensão de anatomia, perspectiva e princípios artísticos.

Legado e Significância Histórica

O impacto de Sir Peter Lely na arte inglesa é inegável. Ele estabeleceu uma tradição de retratística de corte que perduraria por gerações, moldando a representação visual do poder e do status dentro da monarquia. Sua influência estendeu-se além da mera habilidade técnica; ele fomentou um senso de confiança artística e inovação, contribuindo para o florescimento das artes durante o período da Restauração. Embora seu estilo às vezes tenha pendido para a repetição – uma característica frequentemente atribuída às demandas de produzir inúmeros retratos para a corte – o legado de Lely permanece seguro como um dos pintores mais importantes e influentes da Inglaterra. Sua obra continua a ser admirada por sua beleza, elegância e pelo retrato perspicaz do caráter humano, solidificando seu lugar na história da arte como “O Pintor de Sonhos da Corte”.

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