Samuel Cooper

Samuel Cooper (1609 – 1672) was an English miniature painter, widely considered the most celebrated artist in this specialized field during his time. Born in London, he was educated by his uncle, the painter John Hoskins, and was also the younger brother of fellow artist Alexander Cooper. Cooper's skill in capturing the essence of his sitters in small-scale portraits earned him high praise from contemporaries like Samuel Pepys, who commissioned a portrait of his wife for £30…