Studio of Sir Peter Lely

The 'Studio of Sir Peter Lely' refers to works produced by the workshop and assistants operating under the supervision of Sir Peter Lely (1618–1680), the dominant portrait painter at the English court during the Restoration period. Lely ran one of the most prolific studios in 17th-century England, employing specialist assistants who would paint drapery, backgrounds, and accessories while Lely focused on faces and poses. Works attributed to his studio reflect his refined Baroque style but vary in quality and autograph involvement.