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PETER OLIVER (1589-1647)

Portrait of the artist

c.1620-5

RCIN 420029

Frederick, Prince of Wales purchased this miniature believing it to represent the Stuart dramatist Ben Jonson. It is now identified as a self-portrait by Peter Oliver, son of miniaturist Isaac Oliver. Bought by Frederick, Prince of Wales, between 1745 and 1751 Cat. 225

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