Image: Portrait of Hugh, Baron Cholmondeley, later 1st Earl of Cholmondeley (by Peter Cross)
Description: Peter Cross (Fl. late 17th century) Portrait of Hugh, Baron Cholmondeley, later 1st Earl of Cholmondeley (1662-1724) Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gold frame, glazed reverse; signed with the artist's monogram lower left: PC, signed, inscribed and dated verso: Lord Cholmondeley / 1704 / P. Cross 86 by 69 mm. The sitter supported the claim of William and Mary to the English throne, for which he was created Baron Cholmondeley. In 1706 he was appointed to the Privy Council and further ennobled with the titles Viscount Malpas and Earl of Cholmondeley. Under Queen Anne he was Treasurer of the Household, a position he continued to hold under George I.
Title: Portrait of Hugh, Baron Cholmondeley, later 1st Earl of Cholmondeley (by Peter Cross)
Credit: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2019/the-pohl-stroeher-collection-of-portrait-miniatures-part-iii/peter-cross-portrait-of-hugh-baron-cholmondeley
Author: Peter Cross
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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