Boydell John Collection

Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789. Creators: Thomas Kirk, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell
Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789

The Infant Shakespeare Attended by Nature and the Passions, published 1799

The King George Disabled... 1753. Creator: John Boydell
The King George Disabled... 1753

View of the church Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice, 1749. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the church Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice, 1749. A View of the Place [Piazza] & Church of St. John & St. Paul at Venice, & near them the Monastery of St

View of the interior of the Temple Church in London, 1750. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of the Temple Church in London, 1750. Church built by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters, consecrated in 1185

View of the village of Shepperton, 1752. Creator: John Boydell
View of the village of Shepperton, 1752. In the foreground, a cargo boat is pulled by five horses

Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost, 1796. Creator: Robert Thew
Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost, 1796. Scene from Shakespeare's Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Act I, Scene IV, The Platform before the Palace of Elsineur: Hamlet

The Witches Appear to Macbeth and Banquo, 1798. Creator: James Caldwall
The Witches Appear to Macbeth and Banquo, 1798. Shakspeare, Macbeth, Act I, Scene III

Figure holding a sword with their back hunched (after one of Boydell's Shakespear... ca. 1800-1899. Creator: Anon)
Figure holding a sword with their back hunched (after one of Boydell's Shakespeare), ca. 1800-1899

View of Ratcliff, n.d. Creator: John Boydell
View of Ratcliff, n.d

Fragment Entitled "William Penns Treaty with the Indians", England, c. 1785
Fragment Entitled " William Penns Treaty with the Indians", England, c. 1785. Quaker leader Penn in a meeting with Native Americans

Edward the Martyr, 1773. Creator: Andrea Casali
Edward the Martyr, 1773

Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharoahs chief butler and baker, 1766. Formerly said to be after Jusepe de Ribera

Guercino Self-Portrait, 1790-99. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Guercino Self-Portrait, 1790-99

Virgin and Child, 1775. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, 1775

The Prodigal Son (Houghton Gallery), 1781. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
The Prodigal Son (Houghton Gallery), 1781. After Salvator Rosa

Three Soldiers, 1766-67. Creator: Richard Earlom
Three Soldiers, 1766-67. After Salvator Rosa

Head in Profile of Prodigal Son, 1766. Creator: Richard Earlom
Head in Profile of Prodigal Son, 1766. After Salvator Rosa

Girl and Pigs, 1783. Creator: Richard Earlom
Girl and Pigs, 1783. After Thomas Gainsborough

Seaport with Sailors Loading Merchandise, 1774. Creator: Richard Earlom
Seaport with Sailors Loading Merchandise, 1774. After Claude Lorrain

Landscape with Figures, 1774. Creator: Richard Earlom
Landscape with Figures, 1774. After Claude Lorrain

Landscape with Cupid and Psyche, 1776. Creator: Richard Earlom
Landscape with Cupid and Psyche, 1776. After Claude Lorrain

Christ Summoning Peter and Andrew, 1776. Creator: Richard Earlom
Christ Summoning Peter and Andrew, 1776. Matthew 4:18. After Claude Lorrain

A Collection of Etchings and Engravings in Imitation of Drawings from Various Old Masters, Being Facsimiles of Their Respective Performances, Chiefly by Arthur Pond, & Charles Knapton

King Lear, 1783. Creator: William Sharp
King Lear, 1783

The Virgin in prayer, looking at the sleeping infant Christ, in an oval frame, after Reni, 1765

Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. [Gunhilda, Empress of Germany, daughter of Canute King of England, having been accused of adultery and treated as guilty by the Emperor, is defended by her Page

Dogs and Still Life, 1778. Creators: Pierre-Charles Canot, Joseph Farington
Dogs and Still Life, 1778

Portrait of Helena Fourment, with a young page behind her, 1782

A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771. Creator: Richard Earlom
A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771

The Virgin seated with the infant Christ sleeping in her lap, Saint Elizabeth at right, an oval composition, after Reni, 1776

Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2), 1784. Creator: Caroline Watson
Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2), 1784

Garrick Speaking the Jubilee Ode, 1784. Creator: Caroline Watson
Garrick Speaking the Jubilee Ode, 1784

Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun, 1768. Creators: Carlo Faucci
Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun, 1768

Alderman Boydell, (1720-1804), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alderman Boydell, (1720-1804), 1830. John Boydell (1720-1804) 18th-century British publisher noted for his reproductions of engravings. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

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Boydell John, a renowned figure in the world of art and culture, left an indelible mark with his exceptional contributions. His passion for art led him to curate a collection of captivating fragments that have stood the test of time. One such fragment is "William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, " a masterpiece from England circa 1785. This artwork beautifully captures the historical moment when peace was forged between two cultures, showcasing Boydell John's keen eye for detail and storytelling. Another remarkable creation attributed to Boydell John is "Edward the Martyr" by Andrea Casali in 1773. This piece depicts a tragic tale of martyrdom, evoking emotions through its intricate brushwork and dramatic composition. Joseph interpreting dreams takes center stage in another work curated by Boydell John. Painted in 1766, this piece showcases Pharaoh's chief butler and baker seeking guidance from Joseph himself—a testament to Boydell John's ability to select thought-provoking artworks that delve into human experiences. Francesco Bartolozzi's "Guercino Self-Portrait" further exemplifies Boydell John's discerning taste. Created between 1790-99, this self-portrait reveals Guercino's mastery as an artist while capturing his essence through Bartolozzi’s skilled engraving technique. The unknown creator behind "Virgin and Child" transports viewers into a realm of divine beauty dating back to 1775—an exquisite addition carefully chosen by Boydell John for its spiritual significance. Simon Francois Ravenet’s rendition of "The Prodigal Son (Houghton Gallery)" adds depth to Boydell John’s collection with its poignant portrayal of redemption and forgiveness. The intricacies within each stroke showcase Ravenet’s talent while reflecting on universal themes cherished throughout history. Richard Earlom emerges as yet another prominent artist featured prominently among Boydel Johns' curation.