Biography of John Closterman 1660-1711

John Closterman 1660-1711 is in Painters.

In 1660 John Closterman was born in Osnabrück.

Around 1680 John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of John Paulett 1st Earl Paulett (age 12).

Around 1680 John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry (age 43).

Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry: On 13 Jul 1636 she was born to John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. On 18 Jul 1653 George Coventry 3rd Baron Coventry and she were married. She by marriage Baroness Coventry. She the daughter of John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet. On 30 Jul 1729 Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry died.

Around 1680 John Riley (age 34) was assisted by John Closterman (age 20) who finished several of Riley's pictures after his death.

Before 16 May 1680. John Riley (age 34) and John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 59).

In 1681 John Closterman (age 21) travelled to England where he worked for John Riley (age 35) being resposible for painting the draperies in Riley's portraits.

Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 25).

Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of Dorothy Mason Baroness Brownlow (age 18).

Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 19).

Around 1690 John Closterman (age 30). Portrait of Robert Constable 3rd Viscount Dunbar (age 39).

Around 1691 John Closterman (age 31). Portrait of Charles Seymour 6th Duke Somerset (age 28) wearing his Leg Garter.

After Mar 1691 John Closterman (age 31) completed a number of unfinished works of John Riley (deceased) bringing him to the attention of Charles Seymour 6th Duke Somerset (age 28) who then commissioned him to complete a number of paintings.

From 1692 to 1713 John Closterman lived at 3 Great Piazza Covent Garden.

In 1696 John Closterman (age 36) travelled to the Court of Spain.

In 1697 John Closterman (age 37). Portrait of William Cavendish 1st Duke Devonshire (age 56).

In 1702 John Closterman (age 42). Portrait of Eleanor Brownlow Viscountess Tyconnel (age 11).

In 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 37).

Around 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Nathan Wright Keeper of the Great Seal (age 49).

Nathan Wright Keeper of the Great Seal: In 1654 he was born. Evelyn's Diary. 10 May 1700. The great trial between Sir Walter Clarges and Mr. Sherwin concerning the legitimacy of the late Duke of Albemarle, on which depended an estate of £1,500 a year; the verdict was given for Sir Walter, 19th. Serjeant Wright at last accepted the Great Seal. On 04 Aug 1721 he died.

In 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftesbury (age 31) and Maurice Ashley-Cooper (age 27).

Maurice Ashley-Cooper: On 14 Apr 1675 he was born to Anthony Ashley-Cooper 2nd Earl Shaftesbury and Dorothy Manners Countess Shaftesbury. On 21 Oct 1726 Maurice Ashley-Cooper died.

Before 28 Oct 1708 John Closterman (age 48). Portrait of Prince George of Denmark 1st Duke Cumberland (age 55).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Possibly school of. Portrait of Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 46).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Amabel Grey (age 13).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet (age 48).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Edward Montagu 3rd Earl Sandwich (age 41).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke Marlborough (age 60) known as The Triumph of the John, 1st Duke of Marlborough.

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) died.

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke Marlborough (age 60).

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Possibly school of. Portrait of Sarah Jennings Duchess Marlborough (age 50).

On 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) was buried.