Lucy Haye, née Percy, the Countess Carlisle. The court lady, known for her beauty and wit. She took part in many political intrigues during the English Civil War.
At birth Lucy Percy was named. She was the second wife of James Sennaya, Countess Carlyle. It was written about such poets as Thomas Carew, William Cartwright, Robert Herrick and others, and in prose it was described by Sir Toby Matthew. She was a notable figure in the court of King Charles I. She was also the mistress of Thomas Wentworth and John Pym, his parliamentary opponent.
Later – abandoned mistress Buckingham, who became an agent of Richelieu out of jealousy. Very skillfully the artist conveys the live replay of a brilliant satin dress, a festive combination of saturated colors.
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