John Lacy (d. 1681). John Michael Wright
Lacy in three of his most celebrated roles: the lead from Sauny the Scot: or The Taming of The Shrew (his own adaptation from Shakespeare performed at the Theatre Royal in 1667); Monsieur Device from The Country Chaplain (by the Duke of Newcastle); and Scruple from The Cheats (by John Wilson). John Lacy was a comic actor and dramatist, and a particular favourite of Charles II. He became a star performer at the Theatre Royal in London.
circa 1668-1670
oil on canvas
233.4 × 173.4 cm (91.9 × 68.3 in)
Royal Collection
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