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Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: FreemanSir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerCharles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95
George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH MoteGeorge Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John SmithPortrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690
Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Second wife of William Byrd II, an American planter considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Formerly attributed to John Smibert
Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerLady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700
John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerJohn Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Portrait of English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). Painting in Christ Church College, Oxford University
Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerSir 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
John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Creator: Samuel FreemanJohn Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Portrait of John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich, Scottish soldier and statesman
The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Creators: Isaac Beckett, John SmithThe Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)
John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT MoteJohn, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English politician John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716), holding the Lord Chancellors Purse
John, Duke of Montagu, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William FindenJohn, Duke of Montagu, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English peer John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690-1749). Montagu was governor of the islands of Saint Lucia
Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas FrySir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English mathematician and physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden EdwardsSir 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]
Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Creator: John GoldarHer Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Portrait of English peer and heiress Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton, Duchess of Grafton (1667-1723)
Pathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerPathfinders - Sir Christopher Wren, 1711, (1922). Portrait of English architect Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). He is depicted here aged 79, holding a pair of dividers
Locke, c1800. Creator: William BromleyLocke, 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
Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT MoteRobert Harley, Earl of Oxford, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman and politician Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer (1661-1724)
Queen Anne, (mid 19th century). Creator: John CochranQueen 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
John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Artist: Thomas BraggJohn 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
George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J ChereauGeorge 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
George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George VertueGeorge 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
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J ChereauOval 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
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, 1718. Artist: George VertueOval 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
Oval portrait of George, Prince of Denmark, 1704. Artist: Joseph SmithOval 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
William, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Artist: Joseph SmithWilliam, 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
The female form with astrological symbols, 1790. Illustration from Culpepers Complete Physician and Complete Herbal, 1790
George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le BlonGeorge 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)
Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, English poet and politician, early 18th century (1894). Artist: Pierre DrevetCharles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (1661-1715), English poet and politician, early 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)
John Dryden, English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). Artist: Jacobus HoubrakenJohn Dryden (1631-1700), English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, English soldier, c1740 (1894). Artist: Jacobus HoubrakenCharles Mordaunt (1658-1735), Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, English soldier, c1740 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). Artist: Peter van GunstPeter the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert WhiteSamuel Pepys (1633-1703), English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas BrowneJames 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
Charles II, 1886. Artist: Herbert BourneCharles 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
King George I, c1714, (1911). Artist: Sir Godfrey KnellerKing George I, c1714, (1911). George I (1660-1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death
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
Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Artist: Sir Godfrey KnellerSir 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)
John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard EdelinckJohn 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]
The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. Artist: Sir Godfrey KnellerThe Ladies Churchill, c18th century. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]
Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. (1914). Artist: Sir Godfrey KnellerCharles 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
King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701), 1912King 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
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman, 1912Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman. This portrait was painted around the time Townshend entered the House of Lords in 1697
Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 1912Sarah 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
Sir Christopher Wren, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935
The Duke of Marlborough, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935The Duke of Marlborough. From the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas