John Evelyn Collection

Meeting of the Royal Society in Somerset House. The hall is decorated with portraits of members including John Evelyn
FLO4669638 Meeting of the Royal Society in Somerset House. The hall is decorated with portraits of members including John Evelyn, Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Humphrey Davy, Sir Martin Folkes, etc

"Entrance to the Fore Walk, Wotton, Surrey" - painted by G. Barnard - from the Exhibition of the Nat Creator
"Entrance to the Fore Walk, Wotton, Surrey" - painted by G. Barnard - from the Exhibition of the National Institution of Fine Arts, 1856. Engraving of a painting

House in Deptford in which Peter the Great resided, 1858. Creator: Unknown
House in Deptford in which Peter the Great resided, 1858....a large, square, brick-built house, situated in Hughes'-fields, was in a most dilapidated state

Abraham Cowleys Residence at Chertsey (engraving)
7179141 Abraham Cowleys Residence at Chertsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Cowleys Residence at Chertsey)

Portrait of John Evelyn (engraving)
820044 Portrait of John Evelyn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Evelyn, English writer and diarist)

Evelyn "Discovering"Grinling Gibbons (engraving)
664125 Evelyn " Discovering" Grinling Gibbons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evelyn " Discovering" Grinling Gibbons)

Sylva, Or a discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber in His
3620057 Sylva, Or a discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions by John Evelyn (1620-1706), 1664 (engraving & woodcut on paper) by English School

John Evelyn (engraving)
812416 John Evelyn (engraving) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Evelyn, Esq, English writer)

The Dyce and Forster Collections (engraving)
1041014 The Dyce and Forster Collections (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dyce and Forster Collections)

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

John Evelyn, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
John Evelyn, (c1878). English writer, gardener and diarist John Evelyn (1620-1706). From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Artist: Thomas Bragg
John 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

John Evelyn, English writer, gardener and diarist, c1650 (1894). Artist: Robert Nanteuil
John Evelyn (1620-1706), English writer, gardener and diarist, c1650 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Mr. Speaker Denison, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

John Evelyn Watts, British jockey, 1903. Artist: Ao
John Evelyn Watts, British jockey, 1903. Watts followed in his fathers footseps as a jockey and later as a racehorse trainer. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 1st October 1903

Letter from Abraham Cowley, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Abraham Cowley
Part of a letter from Abraham Cowley, and a view of his residence at Chertsey, Surrey, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840)

John Evelyn Denison, Speaker of the House of Commons, 1857. Portrait of English statesman John Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington (1800-1873)

Robert Nanteuil (French, 1623 - 1678), John Evelyn, 1650, engraving

Evelyn table blood vessels, 17th century

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John Evelyn was an English writer, gardener, and diarist who lived from 1620 to 1706. He is best known for his extensive diary, which provides a unique insight into the social and cultural life of seventeenth-century England. In addition to his literary pursuits, Evelyn had a keen interest in horticulture and landscape design. He resided at Abraham Cowley's residence in Chertsey, where he likely drew inspiration for his own gardens. A portrait showcases his dignified appearance and intellectual demeanor. Evelyn's passion for art extended beyond gardening as he discovered the talented Grinling Gibbons, an engraving capturing this momentous encounter exists. This discovery led to a fruitful collaboration between the two artists. One of Evelyn's most notable works is "Sylva, " a discourse on forest trees and timber propagation that aimed to address England's dwindling wood resources during that time period. His contributions were widely recognized by society as seen in engravings depicting him alongside other prominent figures such as those found in The Dyce and Forster Collections or frontispieces like the one featured in Thomas Sprat's "The History of the Royal Society. " Despite being born over three centuries ago, John Evelyn remains relevant today through various depictions created by unknown artists throughout history. These portraits capture different aspects of his character - from the serious expression captured by Thomas Bragg to Robert Nanteuil's depiction highlighting his role as a writer. Even after his passing, John Evelyn continued to be remembered with Mr. Speaker Denison honoring him with a portrait around 1890.