The Master of the Miniature: The Life and Legacy of Peter Cross In the delicate, intimate world of seventeenth-century portraiture, few names evoke as much quiet fascination as Peter Cross. A master of the miniature, Cross operated during a transformative era in English art, navigating the complex social landscapes of the late Stuart period. Though his life remains partially veiled by the mists of history, documentary evidence suggests he was born around 1645, likely to parents of French extraction. His family, led by Anthony Cross, resided in the bustling heart of London, near Lombard Stree…