Francis Bacon Collection

Francis Bacon
Portrait of English scholar Francis Bacon. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Honbraken, 1738

Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Creator: Unknown
Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Portrait of English philosopher, scientist and statesman Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

PLIT2A-00051
Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Francis Bacon (litho)
5990260 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Francis Bacon (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon)

Francis Bacon, signature (engraving)
3641952 Francis Bacon, signature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, signature. Illustration for The Autographic Mirror (c 1864)

Bust of Charles II, with Lord Brouncker (left), the first President of the Royal Society
586734 Bust of Charles II, with Lord Brouncker (left), the first President of the Royal Society, and Francis Bacon (right) (engraving) by Hollar

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban (engraving)
666390 Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban)

Portrait of Francis Bacon (engraving)
819895 Portrait of Francis Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban, English philosopher, statesman and author)

Bacon (engraving)
665583 Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam (engraving)
664857 Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam)

Statue of Lord Bacon, by Weekes (engraving)
1101717 Statue of Lord Bacon, by Weekes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Lord Bacon, by Weekes)

Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire (b / w photo)
3627215 Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury)

Bacons House, Gorhambury, Hertfordshire (engraving)
665773 Bacons House, Gorhambury, Hertfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacons House, Gorhambury, Hertfordshire)

Canonbury Tower, Islington, an old manor house turned into a social club (b / w photo)
3637713 Canonbury Tower, Islington, an old manor house turned into a social club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canonbury Tower, Islington)

Francis Bacon (engraving)
978346 Francis Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon. Illustration for The Handbook to Autographs by Frederick G Netherclift (c 1880)

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, English philosopher, scientist and statesman (engraving)
3646778 Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, English philosopher, scientist and statesman (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon)

Monument to Lord Bacon (engraving)
3629730 Monument to Lord Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Lord Bacon. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

Lord Bacon (engraving)
666548 Lord Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Bacon. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

William Shakespeare and his contemporaries (engraving)
725300 William Shakespeare and his contemporaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare and his contemporaries)

Lord Bacons Spoon and Fork (engraving)
1606970 Lord Bacons Spoon and Fork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Bacons Spoon and Fork)

Francis Bacon (engraving)
812681 Francis Bacon (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St)

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, from James I and VI
997128 Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, from James I and VI, printed by Manzi Joyant & Co. Paris, 1904 (collotype) by Somer

Ben Jonson, George Buchanan, William Shakespeare, Lord Bacon, Edmund Spenser (engraving)
960789 Ben Jonson, George Buchanan, William Shakespeare, Lord Bacon, Edmund Spenser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Jonson, George Buchanan)

The Royal Society, frontispiece to Thomas Sprat, "The History of the Royal Society
The Royal Society, frontispiece to Thomas Sprat, " The History of the Royal Society of London.", 1667

Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626), 1830. Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English philosopher and statesman, Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England

Sir Nicholas Bacon, (1510-1579), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Nicholas Bacon, (1510-1579), 1830. Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) English politician during reign of Queen Elizabeth I and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, educated at Corpus Christi College

Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Creator: Unknown
Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579), English politician, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal during reign of Queen Elizabeth I and father of philosopher

Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Canonbury Tower in Islington, north London, once formed part of a manor house of the Priors of St Bartholomew

Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John Leech
Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print.), 1897. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is depicted here smoking a clay pipe

Francis Bacon, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Francis Bacon, (1933). Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Bacon became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561?1626), c. 1622. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561?1626), c. 1622

Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans, c1600, (1904). Artist: Paulus van Somer
Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans, c1600, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Monument of Sir Francis Bacon, St Michaels Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 1806. Artist: G Cooke
Monument of Sir Francis Bacon, St Michaels Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 1806. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Artist: M van de Gucht
Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Title page of Francis Bacons Instauratio Magna, 1620 (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II, Macmillan and Co

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman, (20th century). Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Monument to Francis Bacon, in St Michaels Church near St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1850. English philosopher, statesman and essayist Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Letter from Francis Bacon to Sir John Puckering, 28th July 1595. Artist: Sir Francis Bacon
Letter from Francis Bacon to Sir John Puckering, 28th July 1595. Letter from Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam and Viscount St.Albans to Sir John Puckering, Lord Keeper

Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Title page of Instauratio Magna, by Francis Bacon, 1620. Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman, became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman, 1618. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is shown here after his appointment to the position

Francis Bacon Frontispiece Sylva Sylvarum A Natural History
Title page and frontispiece of a 1651 edition of Francis Bacon's Sylva sylvarum: or A natural history. In ten centuries; whereunto is newly added the History natural and experimental of life

Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Francis Bacon philosopher, statesman, scientist, historian and cryptologist. Coloured portrait of the English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Illustration of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

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Francis Bacon, a renowned figure in the realm of philosophy and statesmanship, left an indelible mark on history. His contributions to intellectual thought continue to resonate even today. One of the most iconic depictions is captured in "PLIT2A-00051, " a captivating oil painting from 1731. This portrait showcases his enigmatic persona and profound intellect that captivated generations. In "Portraits of Great Philosophers: Francis Bacon, " we witness his likeness immortalized through lithography, emphasizing his influential role as a philosopher. The intricate details bring forth the depth of his ideas and their impact on society. The engraving featuring Lord Brouncker alongside Charles II and Francis Bacon highlights his esteemed position as one of the founding members of the Royal Society. It serves as a testament to his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge during that era. As we delve further into portraits such as "Portrait (London, 1561-1626), " we catch glimpses into both the man behind the philosophies and the complexities within him. These engravings reveal layers upon layers—his thoughts intertwined with political prowess. Known by various titles like Viscount St Alban or Lord Verulam, these engravings showcase different facets of this multifaceted individual who seamlessly merged philosophy with politics. Each portrayal offers insight into how he navigated between these realms effortlessly. Lastly, Weekes' statue depicting Lord Bacon stands tall in an engraving—a symbol not only honoring him but also representing how deeply ingrained he became in our collective consciousness. Francis Bacon's legacy endures through these artistic interpretations—an eternal reminder that great minds shape our world far beyond their time on earth.