Peter Lely

Peter Lely, born in 1618 in Soest and died in 1680 in London, was a Dutch-British portrait painter known for his elegant and refined portraits of the English aristocracy. His works, such as 'Portrait of Charles II' and 'The Windsor Beauties,' are celebrated for their sophistication and attention to detail. Lely's influence on British portraiture and his contributions to the art of the Restoration period are notable, establishing him as a leading portraitist of his time.