Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
after ? John Smith, 1652–1743, British
Title:
Don Carlo, Earl of Plymouth
Date:
1689
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/4 × 9 15/16 inches (33.7 × 25.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and brown ink, verso, upper center: "Charles Fitzroy, Earl of Plymouthcommonly called Don Carlos | was a natural son of Charles 2nd by Mrs. Catherine Peg, daughter of | Thos Peg, of the County of Derby, Esqr. This young nobleman, who | inherited his mother's beauty, died at Tangier, 17 Octr, 1680 He | married Bridget, daughter of the Lord treasurer Danby, who was | afterwards married to Dr. Bisse, late bishop of Hereford."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10167
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:26191