Portrait of Oliver Cromwell

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Title

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell

Date

ca. 1649-1658

Creator

Peter Lely

Description

This portrait of Oliver Cromwell, is one of many works done by Dutch painter Peter Lely. This portrait was done in the second half of the 17th century. During this time, Oliver Cromwell launched a campaign against Ireland in order to quell the rising support the Irish were giving the Royalists in England.

Subject

Art

Rights

Wikimedia Commons Public Domain

Contributor

Kayla Kotke

Files

Peter_Lely_-_Portrait_of_Oliver_Cromwell_-_WGA12647.jpg

Citation

Peter Lely, “Portrait of Oliver Cromwell,” History of Ireland, accessed November 17, 2024, https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/ireland/items/show/27.