John Bettes the Younger facts for kids
John Bettes the Younger was a talented English artist who painted portraits. He lived a long time ago, in the 1500s and early 1600s. He passed away in 1616.
John Bettes the Younger followed in his father's footsteps. His father, John Bettes the Elder, was also a painter. Many people believe that John Bettes the Younger learned his painting skills from a very famous artist named Nicholas Hilliard. Other artists like Isaac Oliver and Rowland Lockey also studied with Hilliard.
John Bettes the Younger lived in London. He first lived on Grub Street in an area called Cripplegate. Later, he moved to a different part of London near St. Paul's Cathedral.
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The Life of John Bettes the Younger
Early Life and Training
John Bettes the Younger's father was also a painter. His father, John Bettes the Elder, passed away around 1570. It is thought that John Bettes the Younger learned from Nicholas Hilliard. Hilliard was a very important artist of that time.
Where He Lived
John Bettes the Younger lived in London for most of his life. He first lived in a part of London called St Giles, which was in the Cripplegate area. Later, he moved to a different parish. This new area was called St Gregory-by-St Pauls.
His Art and Famous Works
John Bettes the Younger was known for painting portraits. A portrait is a painting of a person.
Portraits of Important People
One special painting is a tiny portrait of Francis Walsingham. This miniature painting is very small and detailed. Francis Walsingham was an important person who died in 1590. This painting is now owned by the Duke of Buccleuch.
Paintings of Queen Elizabeth I
John Bettes and his art studio are also believed to have painted many pictures of Queen Elizabeth I. These portraits helped people know what their queen looked like.
Family Life
John Bettes the Younger had a family. He was married and had children.
His Marriages
His first wife might have been Magdalen Browne. They got married on December 1, 1571. After his first wife passed away, he married Ellianor Harman on September 8, 1614.
His Children
John and Magdalen had a son named Thomas. Sadly, Thomas died in August 1593. They also had a daughter named Judith, who was born in July 1599.
His Later Years and Legacy
John Bettes the Younger passed away in January 1616. He left some interesting things to his son, who was also named John.
What He Left Behind
In his will, John Bettes the Younger gave his son a painting of his own father, John Bettes the Elder. He also left his son two easels. Easels are stands that artists use to hold their paintings. He also left a special stone slab and a tool called a muller. These tools were used to grind pigments, which are the colorful powders artists use to make paint.
See also
- English art
