About
British portraitist known for being one of England's first premiere painters.
Before fame
He was an apprentice to William Peake.
Trivia
A documentary on his life, The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson, was produced in 2011.
Family life
He was survived by Judith Sander, whom he married in 1637.
Associated with
He painted a twelve year old Charles II of England.