J Cumming Collection (page 8)

Beza, (1519-1605), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beza, 1830. Theodore Beza (1519-1605) French Protestant theologian, reformer and scholar who played an important role in the Reformation

Canning, (1770-1827), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Canning, (1770-1827), 1830. George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory, educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from April to

Giovanni Belzoni, (1778-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Giovanni Belzoni, (1778-1823), 1830. Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) Italian explorer and pioneer archaeologist of Egyptian antiquities

Cobb, (1756-1818), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cobb, (1756-1818), 1830. James Cobb (1756-1818) English librettist who in 1771 joined the East India Company and became secretary. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Calvin, (1509-1564), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Calvin, (1509-1564), 1830. John Calvin (509-1564) French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation, developed a system of Christian theology later called Calvinism

Bloomfield, (1766-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bloomfield, (1766-1823), 1830. Robert Bloomfield (1766-1823) English working class poet, shoemaker and bookseller. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Cleveland, (1613-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cleveland, 1830. (1613-1658), John Cleveland (1613-1658) English poet educated at Hinckley Grammar School and Christs College, Cambridge who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War

Cervantes, (1547-1616), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cervantes, (1547-1616), 1830. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) Spanish writer and novelist who wrote Don Quixote. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Richard Bentley, (1662-1742), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard Bentley, (1662-1742), 1830. Richard Bentley (1662-1742) English classical scholar, critic, and theologian. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge

Clifford, (1558-1605), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clifford, (1558-1605), 1830. George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605) English peer, naval commander, and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I of England, for his jousting

Catherine II, (1729-1796), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Catherine II, (1729-1796), 1830. Catherine the Great (1729-1796) born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, Empress of Russia from 1762-1796 following a coup d etat she organised

John Bernouilli, (1667-1748), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Bernouilli, (1667-1748), 1830. Johann Bernoulli (1667-1748) Swiss mathematician known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus

Lord Clive, (1725-1774), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Clive, (1725-1774), 1830. Robert Clive (1725-1774) British military officer and East India Company official who established the military

Berkeley, (1685-1753), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Berkeley, (1685-1753), 1830. George Berkeley (1685-1753) Irish philosopher. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Ly. Anne Clifford, (1590-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ly. Anne Clifford, (1590-1676), 1830. Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1676) English peeress who inherited her fathers barony, a patron of literature

Castiglione, (1478-1529), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Castiglione, (1478-1529), 1830. Baldassare Castiglione (1478-1529) Count of Casatico, Italian courtier, diplomat, soldier and a prominent Renaissance author concerned with etiquette and morality

James Bernouilli, (1654-1705), 1830. Creator: Unknown
James Bernouilli, (1654-1705), 1830. Jacob Bernoulli[ (1654-1705) prominent Swiss mathematician. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Cellarius, (1638-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cellarius, (1638-1707), 1830. Christoph Cellarius (1638-1707) German classical scholar who who held a position in Weimar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Bede, (672-735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bede, (672-735), 1830. Saint Beded, (672-735) English Benedictine monk from Northumbria. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Catharine Clive, (1711-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Catharine Clive, (1711-1785), 1830. Kitty Clive (1711-1785) English actress and occasional singer on the stages of London. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Chaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) English poet and author, best known for The Canterbury Tales, also a philosopher and astronomer

Bernini, (1598-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bernini, (1598-1680), 1830. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Italian sculptor and architect, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture

Clement XIV, (1705-1774, 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clement XIV, (1705-1774, 1830. Pope Clement XIV (1705-1774) head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 May 1769 to his death in 1774

Chardin, (1699-1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chardin, (1699-1779), 1830. Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) French Rococo painter, considered a master of still life. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Bembo, (1470-1547), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bembo, (1470-1547), 1830. Pietro Bembo (1470-1547) Italian scholar, poet, literary theorist, member of the Knights Hospitaller and a cardinal

J. Le Clerc, (1657-1736), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Le Clerc, (1657-1736), 1830. Jean Leclerc (1657-1736) Genevan theologian and biblical scholar who promoted exegesis, or critical interpretation of the Bible

Sir T. Chaloner, (1595-1661), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir T. Chaloner, (1595-1661), 1830. Thomas Chaloner (1595-1661) English politician, commissioner at the trial of Charles I and signatory to his death warrant

Duke of Berwick, (1670-1734), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Duke of Berwick, (1670-1734), 1830. James FitzJames (1670-1734) Anglo-French military leader, illegitimate son of King James II of England, a successful general in the pay of Louis XIV of France

Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Pope Clement VII (1478- 1534) head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 November 1523 to his death on 25 September 1534

Cavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Tiberius Cavallo (1749-1809) Italian physicist and natural philosopher, became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1779

Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. David Cardinal Beaton (1494-1546) Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish Cardinal prior to the Reformation

S. Le Clerc, (1637-1714), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Le Clerc, (1637-1714), 1830. Sebastien Leclerc (1637-1714) French artist from the Duchy of Lorraine, counselled by Charles Le Brun, he worked for Louis XIV

Burnet, (1643-1715), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Burnet, (1643-1715), 1830. Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) Scottish philosopher and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury, a respected preacher, academic and writer

Baronius, (1538-1607), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Baronius, (1538-1607), 1830. Cesare Baronio (1538-1607) Italian cardinal and ecclesiastical historian of the Roman Catholic Church. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Clavius, (1538-1612), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clavius, (1538-1612), 1830. Christopher Clavius (1538-1612) Jesuit German mathematician and astronomer, modified the proposal for the Gregorian calendar a From " Biographical

Buxtorf, (1599-1664), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Buxtorf, (1599-1664), 1830. Johannes Buxtorf the Younger, (1599-1664) swiss scholar and Christian Hebraist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Barnevelt, (1547-1619), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Barnevelt, (1547-1619), 1830. Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619) Dutch statesman in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Dr. E. Clarke, (1769-1822), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. E. Clarke, (1769-1822), 1830. Edward Daniel Clarke (1769-1822) English clergyman, naturalist, mineralogist, and traveller and later became a founder of the Cambridge Philosophical Society

Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788) French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and encyclopedist who published Histoire Naturelle

Beaumont, (1584-1616), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beaumont, (1584-1616), 1830. Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) dramatist of English Renaissance theatre, known for collaborations with John Fletcher

Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Henry Chichele (c1364-1443) Archbishop of Canterbury (1414-1443) and founder of All Souls College, Oxford

Borromeo, (1538-1584), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Borromeo, (1538-1584), 1830. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) Roman Catholic archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584 and a cardinal

Sir Thomas Bodley, (1545-1613), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Thomas Bodley, (1545-1613), 1830. Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613) English diplomat and scholar who founded the Bodleian Library in Oxford

Boswell, (1740-1795), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Boswell, (1740-1795), 1830. James Boswell (1740-1795) Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, known for his biography of Samuel Johnson

Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Richard Baxter (1615-1691) English Puritan church leader, poet, theologian, and controversialist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Pierre Terrail (1473-1524) French knight, known as the Chevalier de Bayard, descendant of a noble family in service to King Charles VIII of France

J. Claude, (1619-1687), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Claude, (1619-1687), 1830. Jean Claude (1619-1687) French Protestant and professor of theology. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Richard Busby (1606-1695) English Anglican priest, educated at Christ Church, Oxford, as head master of Westminster School he liberally administered corporal punishment

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"J Cumming: A Timeless Legacy of Captivating Figures" Step into the world of J Cumming, where history comes alive through captivating portraits. From Cromwell to Southcott, this collection showcases a diverse array of influential individuals spanning centuries. In 1599, an unknown artist immortalized Oliver Cromwell's stern countenance, capturing the essence of his leadership during turbulent times. Fast forward to the 18th century and witness J Thomson's enigmatic gaze in another anonymous masterpiece. The portrait hints at a brilliant mind that shaped literature for generations to come. Travel even further back in time as Themistocles emerges from ancient Greece. This mysterious depiction reveals a man who played a pivotal role in shaping Athenian democracy and naval power. Sir R. Steele's portrait transports us to the early 18th century, offering a glimpse into the life of one of England's most prominent writers and co-founders of modern journalism. A Stanislaus' image exudes regality; it captures the spirit of an enlightened monarch whose reign left an indelible mark on European history. Sterne's portrait evokes curiosity with its mischievous smile – fitting for an author known for his wit and satire that challenged societal norms. F. Ximines' portrayal takes us back to Renaissance Spain, showcasing not only artistic mastery but also highlighting Ximines' contributions as a theologian and scholar during this transformative era. G. Steevens' likeness invites contemplation; he was renowned for his extensive knowledge on Shakespearean works and became one of the foremost commentators on their interpretation. Stillingfleet stands tall in this gallery—a philosopher-theologian whose ideas continue to shape religious discourse long after his passing—his intellectual legacy endures through time. Titian's vibrant brushstrokes capture both beauty and depth—an iconic figure among Renaissance painters whose masterpieces still mesmerize art enthusiasts today. Sir P.