Engraver Collection (page 8)

Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, 1582-1642. British soldier and courtier. From an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)

Cardinal John Fisher circa 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and cardinal. From an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, after Hans Holbein the Younger

The Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787. After a contemporary engraving. After a work by Italian artist Pietro Antonio Martini, 1738-1797

Jacobus Houbraken, 1698 - 1780. Dutch engraver

Charles Robert Darwin, 1809 - 1882. English naturalist and writer. From an engraving by Paul Adolphe Rajon, after Walter William Ouless

Bernard Picart, 1673 - 1733. French engraver. After a painting by Jean-Marc Nattier

William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486. Provost of Eton, Bishop of Winchester, Lord Chancellor of England and founder of Magdalen College and Magdalen College School in Oxford

William V, Prince of Orange, 1748 - 1806. Last Stadtholder of Dutch Republic. Also known as Prince of Nassau-Orange. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

William of Wykeham, c 1324 - 1404, aka William Wickham. Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, founder of New College, Oxford

Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, 1648-1715. English nobleman and politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Thomas Sydenham, 1624 - 1689. English physician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters

Catherine Howard, c. ?1523 - 1542. Queen of England from 1540 until 1541, as the fifth wife of Henry VIII
Catherine Howard, c.?1523 - 1542. Queen of England from 1540 until 1541, as the fifth wife of Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, 1485 - 1555. Founder of the House of Russell. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Prince George of Denmark and Norway, Duke of Cumberland, 1653 - 1708. Husband of Queen Anne of Great Britain. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Louise of Savoy, 1476 - 1531. French noble and regent, Duchess of Auvergne and Bourbon, Duchess of Nemours, and mother of King Francis I

John Taylor, 1694-1761. Unitarian minister at Norwich, Hebrew scholar, theologian. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Sir Thomas Smith, 1513 -1577. English scholar, parliamentarian and diplomat. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, 1st Duke of Greenwich, 1680 - 1743. Scottish nobleman. Field Marshal in the British Army. Styled Lord Lorne from 1680 to 1703

John Hampden, 1595-1643. Politician and one of the Five Members whose arrest by Charles I sparked the Civil War. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, 4th Earl of Surrey and 1st Earl of Norfolk, 1585-1646. Patron of the arts and collector. He is also known as The Collector Earl

Sir Samuel Garth, 1661 to 1719. English physician and poet. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Samuel Clarke, 1675-1729. English philosopher and Anglican clergyman. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Mary II, 1662 - 1694. Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. She co-reigned with her husband, King William II and III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Mary, Princess Royal, Princess of Orange, Countess of Nassau, 1631 - 1660. Daughter of King Charles I of England and his wife Henrietta Maria of France. Mother of King William III of England

Sir Edward Coke, 1552 - 1634. British barrister, judge and politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, 1651 to 1716. Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince of Mindelheim, 1650 - 1722. English soldier and statesman. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Benjamin "Ben"Jonson, c. 1572 - 1637. English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor
Benjamin " Ben" Jonson, c.1572 - 1637. English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, c 1516 - 1581. Scottish lord. Regent of Scotland. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 1454 - 1483. English nobleman involved in Buckinghams Rebellion. A suspect in the death of the Princes in the Tower

George I, 1660 - 1727. King of Great Britain and Ireland. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, 1517 -1547. English aristocrat and poet. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, 1663-1733. Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet and statesman. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565-1601. English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham, known as Howard of Effingham, 1536 - 1624. Statesman and Lord High Admiral for Elizabeth I and James I

George Abbot, 1562 - 1633. Archbishop of Canterbury. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1532 / 1533-1588. English nobleman, favourite and friend of Queen Elizabeth I
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c.1532/1533-1588. English nobleman, favourite and friend of Queen Elizabeth I. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

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Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington, c. 1579 - 1652. English Lord Treasurer and ambassador. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland, 1675 - 1722. Statesman also known as Lord Spencer. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, 1526 / 1527 - 1585. Nobleman, soldier, politician
Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, 1526/1527 - 1585. Nobleman, soldier, politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1510-1579. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Thomas Cromwell, 1485 -1540. English politician and and chief minister to King Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, 1616 - 1700. English nobleman and politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Thomas Tollemache aka Talmash or Tolmach, c. 1651 - 1694. English soldier and member of Parliament. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, 1612 to 1671. English general and parliamentary commander in chief during English Civil War

Mary II, 1662 - 1694. Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband King WIlliam III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

John Thurloe, 1616-1668. Secretary of state and spymaster during Cromwells protectorate. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

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"The State Tinkers: Exploring the Artistry of Engraving" Step into the world of engraving, where masterful hands bring life to intricate designs and captivating scenes. One such talented artist was James Gillray (1756-1815), a renowned engraver whose works continue to mesmerize audiences. Published on February 10th, his engravings captured the essence of their subjects with unparalleled skill. In "The Fall of Babylon" by John Martin (1789-1854) in 1831, we witness the grandeur and destruction of an ancient city through Martin's visionary painting brought to life by an unknown engraver. The etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764) titled "The Gate of Calais" transports us back in time, revealing the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere of this historical moment. Venturing further into Surrey's picturesque landscapes, we find ourselves at "The Hill, " home to Birket Foster, a celebrated artist known for his enchanting depictions. Here, nature intertwines with artistry as Foster's work captures the beauty that surrounds him. But engraving is not limited to traditional subjects; it can also be a medium for self-expression and exploration. Take Foujita in Drag or Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver as examples – both artists pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms through their unique artistic visions. From bustling London streets like Upper Baker Street in Marylebone to Samuel Neeles' esteemed engraving shop on Strand Street during the late 18th century – each location holds stories waiting to be discovered within its engraved lines. Even charitable institutions like John Grooms Orphanage in Clacton-on-Sea showcase how engravings were used beyond aesthetics – conveying messages that touched hearts and inspired change. Engravers have immortalized historical figures too.