William Hamilton Collection

Charles Wesley, 18th century English preacher and hymn writer. Charles (1707-1788) was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) with whom he founded Methodism

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan

William Hamilton
3330129 William Hamilton; (add.info.: Portrait of William Hamilton (1730-1803) a Scottish diplomat, antiquarian, archaeologist and volcanologist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Hamilton
3330392 William Hamilton; (add.info.: Portrait of William Hamilton (1730-1803) a Scottish diplomat, antiquarian, archaeologist and volcanologist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hamilton Mansion, Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. c1900. Creator: Unknown
Hamilton Mansion, Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. c1900

'William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to

Study, n.d. Creator: William Hamilton
Study, n.d. Scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Viola, dressed as a man, encounters Olivia, accompanied by Maria

Olivia and Viola, n.d. Creator: William Hamilton
Olivia and Viola, n.d. Scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Viola, dressed as a man, encounters Olivia, accompanied by Maria

Autumn Nutting, n.d. Creator: William Hamilton
Autumn Nutting, n.d

Playing at Marbles, 1906. Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Playing at Marbles. A stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727?1815) after a painting by William Hamilton (1751-1801). A group of four children entertain themselves by playing marbles

The Resentment of Queen Catherine (Paul de Rapin, History of England), 1790. Creator: John Ogborne
The Resentment of Queen Catherine (Paul de Rapin, History of England), 1790

Outrage on the Queen (engraving)
1618150 Outrage on the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outrage on the Queen. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1849)

Isabella and Angelo (Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2), 1794. 1794. Creator: James Fittler
Isabella and Angelo (Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2), 1794

The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper)
3740386 The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 57.8x41.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Plate XXXVIII from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two
2919848 Plate XXXVIII from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris

View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX
1275111 View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Entrance of the Grotta of Pausilipo, Plate XVI, from Campi Phlegraei
1275099 Entrance of the Grotta of Pausilipo, Plate XVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Monte S. Angelo on which there is a Convent of Camaldolefi Monks, Plate XI
1275096 View of the Monte S. Angelo on which there is a Convent of Camaldolefi Monks, Plate XI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, Plate XXXV
1275116 View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, Plate XXXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Mount Veusvius form the sea shore, from Campi Phlegraei
1275095 View of Mount Veusvius form the sea shore, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Map of Gulf of Gaeta from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two
1275092 Map of Gulf of Gaeta from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving) by Fabris

Interior view of one of the deepest hollow ways cut by the torrents of the rain water
1275118 Interior view of one of the deepest hollow ways cut by the torrents of the rain water on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, Plate XXXIX

A birds eye view of the territory raised by Volcanic Explosions, Plate XXXI
1275113 A birds eye view of the territory raised by Volcanic Explosions, Plate XXXI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Island of Ischia from the sea, Plate XXX, from Campi Phlegraei
1275112 View of the Island of Ischia from the sea, Plate XXX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Crater, or inside of the Cone of the little mountain, Plate XIV
1275098 View of the Crater, or inside of the Cone of the little mountain, Plate XIV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767
1275093 Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Title page and frontispiece from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of
1275090 Title page and frontispiece from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton, published 1776 (hand coloured engraving) by Fabris

Sir William Hamilton, 1794 (w / c on parchment)
3244786 Sir William Hamilton, 1794 (w/c on parchment) by English School, (18th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving)
586646 Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill)

Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) with other Connoisseurs
STC167429 Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) with other Connoisseurs, Meeting of the Society of Dilettanti (engraving) by Reynolds

The devastations occasioned by the rioters of London firing the new gaol of Newgate (engraving)
820103 The devastations occasioned by the rioters of London firing the new gaol of Newgate (engraving) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of William Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton (engraving)
819687 Portrait of William Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton)

View of the island of Stromboli taken by Monsieur Fabris, Plate XXXVII
1275117 View of the island of Stromboli taken by Monsieur Fabris, Plate XXXVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760
1275097 View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760, Plate XIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Map of the Gulf of Naples and surrounding area from Campi Phlegraei
1275091 Map of the Gulf of Naples and surrounding area from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919846 Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris, Pietro (fl.1768-78); 45.8x32.5 cm; The University of St

Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919845 Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Fabris

View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, Plate XXXX
1275119 View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, Plate XXXX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX; Plate XX
1275103 View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX; Plate XX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The Lake of Agnano, evidently the Crater of an ancient Volcano, Plate XVIII
1275101 The Lake of Agnano, evidently the Crater of an ancient Volcano, Plate XVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII
1275114 View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII
1275110 View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, Plate XXVII
1275109 View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, Plate XXVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII
1275107 View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII, Plate XXIV from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano
1275102 View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano, Plate XIX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

William Duke of Hamilton (engraving)
961549 William Duke of Hamilton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Duke of Hamilton (1616-1651)

The Pilgrim, 1770-1800. Creator: William Hamilton
The Pilgrim, 1770-1800

Scene From Shakespeares A Winters Tale, 1770-1800. Creator: William Hamilton
Scene From Shakespeares A Winters Tale, 1770-1800

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William Hamilton was a prominent figure in the 18th century, known for his diverse interests and contributions. As an English preacher and hymn writer, he followed in the footsteps of Charles Wesley, leaving behind a legacy that touched many hearts. His devotion to spreading the word of God resonated with audiences far and wide. Hamilton's intellectual curiosity extended beyond religion. He delved into history through works such as "Edwy and Elgiva, " which shed light on mid-19th-century events. His passion for knowledge also led him to explore Queen Catherine's resentment, as depicted in Paul de Rapin's "History of England" from 1790. Artistic expression captivated Hamilton too; he appreciated engravings like "Outrage on the Queen, " which conveyed powerful emotions through visual storytelling. Additionally, his fascination with volcanoes manifested in Sir William Hamilton's publication "Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies. " The hand-colored engraving titled "View of a part of the outside cone of Solfaterra" showcased his keen eye for detail. Hamilton's appreciation for literature shone through his admiration for Shakespearean plays like "Measure for Measure. " James Fittler captured this passion beautifully in their 1794 engraving titled "Isabella and Angelo. " Furthermore, Fittler immortalized another literary masterpiece by illustrating scenes from Arthurian legend in their work called "The Death of Arthur. " As a member of The Dilettanti Society, Hamilton reveled in cultural pursuits alongside fellow enthusiasts. Charles Turner's mezzotint engraving aptly named "The Dilettanti Society" immortalized these gatherings between 1800-20. Nature held its allure over Hamilton as well; he marveled at volcanic phenomena documented within Campi Phlegraei’s Plate XXXVIII. Fragments from Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 1779 fascinated him, showcasing the raw power of nature.