Lely

[ lee-lee; Dutch ley-lee ]

noun
  1. Sir Pe·ter [pee-ter; Dutch pey-tuhr], /ˈpi tər; Dutch ˈpeɪ tər/, Pieter van der Faes, 1618–80, Dutch painter in England.

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How to use Lely in a sentence

  • There are also paintings here by Lely and Mascall, and there is a good deal of fine statuary in the grounds.

    The Cornwall Coast | Arthur L. Salmon
  • As it is quite as captivating as any of Lely's it is worth reproducing.

    Court Beauties of Old Whitehall | W. R. H. Trowbridge
  • The courtly affectation which distinguishes Lely's portraits is not absent from this little girl.

  • I have given your letter to Sir Peter Lely's servant, who promises to deliver it faithfully to your husband.

    A Set of Rogues | Frank Barrett
  • There were full-length portraits of Court ladies, by Lely, with wonderful lace on brocaded gowns.

    Bluebell | Mrs. George Croft Huddleston

British Dictionary definitions for Lely

Lely

/ (ˈliːlɪ) /


noun
  1. Sir Peter. Dutch name Pieter van der Faes. 1618–80, Dutch portrait painter in England

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