Henri Gascar, (auch Gascard) 1635 Paris - 1701 Rom Sohn des Malers Pierre Gascar, kam 1674 nach England auf Einladung der Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, der Favoritin König Charles II. Am englischen Hof schuf er mehrere Portraits von denen etliche durch Peter Vanderbank in Kupfer gestochen wurden. BILDNIS DER KÖNIGLICHEN FAVORITIN LOUISE RENÉE DE PENANCOÃHenri Gascar, (also known as ''Gascar'')1635 Paris - 1701 Rome Son of the painter Pierre Gascar, who came to England in 1674, following an invitation by Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth, mistress of Charles II of England. He created several portraits at the English Court, quite a few of which were reproduced as copper engravings by Peter Vanderbank. PORTRAIT OF LOUISE RENÉE DE PENANCOÃ