Lely

[ lee-lee; Dutch ley-lee ]

noun

1. Sir Pe·ter [pee, -ter, pey, -t, uh, r], Pieter van der Faes, 1618–80, Dutch painter in England.

Lely

/ ˈliːlɪ /

noun

1. LelySir Peter16181680MDutchARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Sir Peter. Dutch name Pieter van der Faes. 1618–80, Dutch portrait painter in England

Example Sentences

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

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As it is quite as captivating as any of Lely's it is worth reproducing.

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The courtly affectation which distinguishes Lely's portraits is not absent from this little girl.

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

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There were full-length portraits of Court ladies, by Lely, with wonderful lace on brocaded gowns.

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