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Biography for Sir Peter Lely

Also known as:Pieter van der Faes
Nationality:British
Born:1618 - Soest, Westphalia (now Holland)
Died:1680

Employment

Flemish painter, moved to England in the 1640s, although the actual date of his arrival is uncertain. Best known for his portraits of women. Influenced by the Flemish born Anthony Van Dyck (1599-16412) and Jan van der Velde (c.1593-1641)