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Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Second wife of William Byrd II, an American planter considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of the King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727)

Portrait of the King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727), after 1715. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith

Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Formerly attributed to John Smibert

Background imageKneller Collection: Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700

Background imageKneller Collection: John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Portrait of English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). Painting in Christ Church College, Oxford University

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder, with Joseph Addison, of the magazine Tatler

Background imageKneller Collection: John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Creator: Samuel Freeman

John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Creator: Samuel Freeman
John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Portrait of John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich, Scottish soldier and statesman

Background imageKneller Collection: The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Creators: Isaac Beckett, John Smith

The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Creators: Isaac Beckett, John Smith
The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)

Background imageKneller Collection: George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote

George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote
George Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Background imageKneller Collection: John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote

John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote
John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century)

Background imageKneller Collection: John, Duke of Montagu, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Finden

John, Duke of Montagu, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Finden
John, Duke of Montagu, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English peer John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690-1749)

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas Fry

Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas Fry
Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English mathematician and physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden Edwards

Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden Edwards
Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Portrait of English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh (c1664-1726), the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. [John Murray, London]

Background imageKneller Collection: Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Creator: John Goldar

Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Creator: John Goldar
Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Portrait of English peer and heiress Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton, Duchess of Grafton (1667-1723)

Background imageKneller Collection: Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Portrait of English architect Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723)

Background imageKneller Collection: Locke, c1800. Creator: William Bromley

Locke, c1800. Creator: William Bromley
Locke, c1800. Portrait of English physician and philosopher John Locke (1632-1704), regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers, commonly known as the Father of Liberalism

Background imageKneller Collection: Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote

Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote
Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, (early-mid 19th century)

Background imageKneller Collection: Queen Anne, (mid 19th century). Creator: John Cochran

Queen Anne, (mid 19th century). Creator: John Cochran
Queen Anne, (mid 19th century). Portrait of Anne (1665-1714), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702. Queen Anne was the second daughter of James II and sister of Mary II

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), ca 1685

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), ca 1685. Found in the Collection of Walker Art Gallery

Background imageKneller Collection: John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Artist: Thomas Bragg

John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Artist: Thomas Bragg
John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Diarist and virtuoso John Evelyn (1620-1706) depicted c1687 in an engraving after a painting. Illustration from Historical Portraits 1600-1700

Background imageKneller Collection: George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J Chereau

George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J Chereau
George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. King George I is wearing a long wig and state robes over plate armour, with a description, crown and coat of arms in the surround below

Background imageKneller Collection: George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue

George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue
George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. King George is wearing long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in lower border

Background imageKneller Collection: Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J Chereau

Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J Chereau
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Wearing a long wig and state robes over plate armour, with a description, crown and coat of arms in the surround below

Background imageKneller Collection: Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue

Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George Vertue
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Wearing a long wig and garter robes, with a crown, shield, sword, helmet and orb in the lower border

Background imageKneller Collection: Oval portrait of George, Prince of Denmark, 1704. Artist: Joseph Smith

Oval portrait of George, Prince of Denmark, 1704. Artist: Joseph Smith
Oval portrait of George, Prince of Denmark, 1704. Wearing a long wig and garter robes, and holding a baton with a description below. He was consort to Queen Anne of Great Britain and Ireland

Background imageKneller Collection: William, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Artist: Joseph Smith

William, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Artist: Joseph Smith
William, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Portrait of the duke (1689-1700) sitting on a curtain, wearing plumes on his head and loose dress with a dog at his feet

Background imageKneller Collection: The female form with astrological symbols, 1790

The female form with astrological symbols, 1790. Illustration from Culpepers Complete Physician and Complete Herbal, 1790

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of Mary II of England (1662-1694)

Portrait of Mary II of England (1662-1694). Found in the collection of Koninklijke Verzamelingen, Den Haag

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of George I of Great Britain

Portrait of George I of Great Britain. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of the Vice-Admiral James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley (1680-1736)

Portrait of the Vice-Admiral James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley (1680-1736). Private Collection

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), in the robes of the Order of the Garter

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), in the robes of the Order of the Garter. Private Collection

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of the violinist and composer Nicola Matteis

Portrait of the violinist and composer Nicola Matteis. Private Collection

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)

Portrait of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageKneller Collection: King William III of England (1650-1702) in his Coronation Robes

King William III of England (1650-1702) in his Coronation Robes. Private Collection

Background imageKneller Collection: Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Artist: Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)

Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Artist: Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)
Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Found in the collection of Historisches Museum Hannover

Background imageKneller Collection: George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le Blon

George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le Blon
George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland. George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax

Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (1661-1715), English poet and politician, early 18th century (1894)

Background imageKneller Collection: John Dryden, English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken

John Dryden, English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
John Dryden (1631-1700), English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894)

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth

Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth
Charles Mordaunt (1658-1735), Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, English soldier, c1740 (1894)

Background imageKneller Collection: Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). Artist: Peter van Gunst

Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). Artist: Peter van Gunst
Peter the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894)

Background imageKneller Collection: Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert White

Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert White
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894)

Background imageKneller Collection: James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne

James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne
James II, 1886. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles II, 1886. Artist: Herbert Bourne

Charles II, 1886. Artist: Herbert Bourne
Charles II, 1886. Charles II (1630-1685), King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1660. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II went into exile

Background imageKneller Collection: King George I, c1714, (1911). Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller

King George I, c1714, (1911). Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
King George I, c1714, (1911). George I (1660-1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death

Background imageKneller Collection: James II, 1859

James II, 1859. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Wren (1632-1723) is best remembered for his rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral and numerous other churches destroyed in the Great Fire of London (1666)

Background imageKneller Collection: John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard Edelinck

John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard Edelinck
John Dryden, c1700. John Dryden (1631-1700), Dramatist and Poet Laureate. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Background imageKneller Collection: The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller

The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718)

Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. After an original oil painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageKneller Collection: King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701), 1912

King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701), 1912
King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman, 1912

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman, 1912
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman. This portrait was painted around the time Townshend entered the House of Lords in 1697

Background imageKneller Collection: Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 1912

Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 1912
Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), one of the most influential aristocratic women of her time through her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain, 1912

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Christopher Wren, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Sir Christopher Wren, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Background imageKneller Collection: The Duke of Marlborough, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

The Duke of Marlborough, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
The Duke of Marlborough. From the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, at the National Portrait Gallery

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Samuel Garth, English physician and poet c1705-1710 (1906)

Sir Samuel Garth, English physician and poet c1705-1710 (1906). Garth (1661-1719) had a large medical practice in London. He ended his career as physician to King George I, who knighted him in 1714

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer and politician, 1711 (1906)

Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer and politician, 1711 (1906). Together with his friend, James Addison, Steele (1672-1729) founded and edited The Spectator in 1711

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, English poet and statesman, 1703-1710 (1906)

Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, English poet and statesman, 1703-1710 (1906). Montagu (1661-1715) was First Lord of the Treasury from 1697-1699 and Chancellor of the Exchequer fro, 1694-1699

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906)

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller

Background imageKneller Collection: Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman, c1710-1715 (1906)

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman, c1710-1715 (1906). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Background imageKneller Collection: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906)

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageKneller Collection: Francis Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin, English politician, 1710-1712 (1906)

Francis Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin, English politician, 1710-1712 (1906)

Background imageKneller Collection: William, Duke of Gloucester, 1699 (1906)

William, Duke of Gloucester, 1699 (1906). William (1689-1700) died at the age of 11. Anne (1665-1714) gave birth to 17 children between 1684 and 1700. None survived to adulthood

Background imageKneller Collection: Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 18th century (19th century)

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 18th century (19th century)

Background imageKneller Collection: Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, 1690s, (c1920s)

Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, 1690s, (c1920s). Pepys (1633-1703) is famous chiefly for his comprehensive diary

Background imageKneller Collection: Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), portrait painter, 19th century

Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), portrait painter, 19th century

Background imageKneller Collection: Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Artist: George Vertue

Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Artist: George Vertue
Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Waller (1606-1687) became emroiled in political intrigues in the 1640s and was arrested for his part in a plot to turn London into a royalist stronghold

Background imageKneller Collection: Queen Mary II. Artist: R Anderson

Queen Mary II. Artist: R Anderson
Queen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution

Background imageKneller Collection: Queen Mary II. Artist: John Goldar

Queen Mary II. Artist: John Goldar
Queen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution

Background imageKneller Collection: George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: Taylor

George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: Taylor
George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Background imageKneller Collection: George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong

George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong
George I, King of England, (1823). Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Background imageKneller Collection: George I of Great Britain. Artist: Worthington

George I of Great Britain. Artist: Worthington
George I of Great Britain. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Background imageKneller Collection: King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar

King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar
King James II of England, (1787). Portrait of James (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Background imageKneller Collection: King James II of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

King James II of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King James II of England, (18th century). Portrait of James (1633-1701)

Background imageKneller Collection: George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Artist: John Goldar

George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Artist: John Goldar
George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Portrait of Prince George (1653-1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain

Background imageKneller Collection: George, Prince of Denmark. Artist: J Swaine

George, Prince of Denmark. Artist: J Swaine
George, Prince of Denmark. Portrait of Prince George (1653-1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain

Background imageKneller Collection: William, Duke of Gloucester, (1689-1700), 1745. Artist: Houbraken

William, Duke of Gloucester, (1689-1700), 1745. Artist: Houbraken
William, Duke of Gloucester, 1745. William (1689-1700) died at the age of 11

Background imageKneller Collection: George I, King of Great Britain. Artist: William Home Lizars

George I, King of Great Britain. Artist: William Home Lizars
George I, King of Great Britain. Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Background imageKneller Collection: Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Artist: R Anderson

Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Artist: R Anderson
Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution

Background imageKneller Collection: Charles II, King of England and Scotland. Artist: H Bourne

Charles II, King of England and Scotland. Artist: H Bourne
Charles II, King of England and Scotland. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile

Background imageKneller Collection: John Dormer, country gentleman, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Cooper

John Dormer, country gentleman, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Cooper
John Dormer, country gentleman, late 17th-early 18th century. Whig supporter Dormer (1669-1719) was a member of the Kit-Cat Club



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