
Anthony van DyckFlemish, 1599–1641May one see it?
Saint Petersburg, Russia
On public display.
1638
Grant of English Denizenship
In 1638 the King in Council, by letters patent, granted Van Dyck the rights of denizenship in England.
27 February 1640
Married: Mary Ruthven
27 February 1640
Marriage to Mary Ruthven
On 27 February 1640 Van Dyck married Mary Ruthven, daughter of Patrick Ruthven and a lady-in-waiting to the queen; the marriage produced a daughter.
May 1640
Death of Rubens; Offer to Head His Workshop
When Rubens died in May 1640, Van Dyck was invited to go to Antwerp to take charge of their former workshop.