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Godfrey Kneller Collection

Sir Godfrey Kneller was a renowned artist of the 19th century, known for his exquisite portraits of influential figures

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: William III (1650-1702)

William III (1650-1702)
Artist: Kneller, Godfrey (after) - Title: William III (1650-1702) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 254 x 137.5

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving)

Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving)
7341622 Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); 24x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas)

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas)
7340133 Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 53.1x46.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas)

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas)
7338015 Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), 1689 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: George I (of Hanover), (c1911). Creator: Unknown

George I (of Hanover), (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George I (of Hanover), (c1911). King George I of Great Britain. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753

Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753. Creator: Unknown
Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1727), Draftsman and Traveller, 1695-1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1727), Draftsman and Traveller, 1695-1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1727), Draftsman and Traveller, 1695-1700

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: An old scholar, 1645-1672. Creator: Unknown

An old scholar, 1645-1672. Creator: Unknown
An old scholar, 1645-1672

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle, 1697. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle, 1697. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle, 1697. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Young Officer. Copy after Gottfried Kneller

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: George I, 1660-1727, King of England, Elector of Hanover, late 17th-early 18th century

George I, 1660-1727, King of England, Elector of Hanover, late 17th-early 18th century

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Creator: Unknown

Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Creator: Unknown
Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Copy after Gottfried Kneller. (Previously attributed to Ferdinand Bol)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: James II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

James II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
James II, (c1911). King James II of England and Ireland. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703. Creator: John Smith

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703. Creator: John Smith
John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702. Creator: John Smith

William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702. Creator: John Smith
William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710. Creator: John Smith

John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710. Creator: John Smith
John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: John Locke, 1721. Creator: John Smith

John Locke, 1721. Creator: John Smith
John Locke, 1721

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Godfrey Kneller, 1694. Creator: John Smith

Godfrey Kneller, 1694. Creator: John Smith
Godfrey Kneller, 1694

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: John Smith, 1716. Creator: John Smith

John Smith, 1716. Creator: John Smith
John Smith, 1716

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Nicola Cosimo, 1706. Creator: John Smith

Nicola Cosimo, 1706. Creator: John Smith
Nicola Cosimo, 1706

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith

Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith
Robert Cecil, 1697

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir Christopher Wren, 1713. Creator: John Smith

Sir Christopher Wren, 1713. Creator: John Smith
Sir Christopher Wren, 1713

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Steffan Wolters, 1684. Creator: Jan Verkolje

Steffan Wolters, 1684. Creator: Jan Verkolje
Steffan Wolters, 1684

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Bust of Woman in Profile to Left, 1725/1735. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Bust of Woman in Profile to Left, 1725/1735. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Bust of Woman in Profile to Left, 1725/1735

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote

George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote
George Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, epouse de Jacques II Roy de la Grande

Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, epouse de Jacques II Roy de la Grande Bretagne
5913178 Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, epouse de Jacques II Roy de la Grande Bretagne. In velvet and ermine gown decorated with gems, pearl necklace. Crown outside frame

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)

Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)
2913947 Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher and physician)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692. Creator: John Smith

Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692. Creator: John Smith
Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, ca. 1740. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken

Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, ca. 1740. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, ca. 1740

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Kneller, sir Godfrey (litho)

Kneller, sir Godfrey (litho)
7181379 Kneller, sir Godfrey (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kneller, sir Godfrey. Engraver: Beckett)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher

Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher
1765136 Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher, Mathematician and Astronomer, half length in Brown Cloak Leaning on a Parapet (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes

Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes
652172 Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes and the Collar of the Order of the Garter, Holding His Sword in His Left Hand

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zacharias Kneller, German artists active in England (engraving)

Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zacharias Kneller, German artists active in England (engraving)
3622539 Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zacharias Kneller, German artists active in England (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving)

Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving)
816348 Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (1646-1723)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Joseph Carreras, poet and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza (mezzotint)

Joseph Carreras, poet and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza (mezzotint)
3638232 Joseph Carreras, poet and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza (mezzotint) by Green, Valentine (1739-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Carreras)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing half length, Wearing a Red Velvet Jacket

Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing half length, Wearing a Red Velvet Jacket
659272 Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing half length, Wearing a Red Velvet Jacket and a Brown Cloak in a Park, (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: The Kit-Cat Club done from the original paintings of Sir, 1735 (mezzotint engraving)

The Kit-Cat Club done from the original paintings of Sir, 1735 (mezzotint engraving)
986156 The Kit-Cat Club done from the original paintings of Sir, 1735 (mezzotint engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: A Warrior, 1710. Creator: School of Godfrey Kneller

A Warrior, 1710. Creator: School of Godfrey Kneller
A Warrior, 1710

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait Of Mary, Marchioness Of Rockingham, d. 1761, 1720. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Portrait Of Mary, Marchioness Of Rockingham, d. 1761, 1720. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Portrait Of Mary, Marchioness Of Rockingham, d.1761, 1720

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith

Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, Called Maria Taylor Byrd, 1700-1725. Second wife of William Byrd II, an American planter considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1720-30. Formerly attributed to John Smibert

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Lady Mary Berkeley, Wife of Thomas Chambers, ca. 1700

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Portrait of English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). Painting in Christ Church College, Oxford University

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir. G. Kneller, (1646-1723), 1830. Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I

Background imageGodfrey Kneller Collection: Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller

Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder, with Joseph Addison, of the magazine Tatler




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Sir Godfrey Kneller was a renowned artist of the 19th century, known for his exquisite portraits of influential figures. His talent captured the essence and grandeur of his subjects, immortalizing them in stunning works of art. One such masterpiece is his portrait of Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. In this painting, Kneller skillfully portrays Newton's intellectual prowess and contemplative nature. Another notable subject depicted by Kneller is William III, a prominent figure in British history. The artist captures the regal aura surrounding William III with great precision and attention to detail. Kneller's artistic abilities were not limited to royalty alone; he also painted Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St. Albans. This portrait showcases Beauclerk's noble features and aristocratic charm. Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, also found herself under Kneller's brush. The artist beautifully renders her velvet gown adorned with gems and pearls while capturing her elegance as Queen consort. Kneller's talent extended beyond portraiture as well. He created a print depicting John Locke, an influential philosopher whose ideas shaped modern political thought. George Byng, Viscount Torrington is another subject who had the privilege of being immortalized by Kneller’s skilled hand. The artist expertly captures Byng’s commanding presence through intricate details that bring him to life on canvas. Isabella Duchess Grafton was yet another individual fortunate enough to have her likeness captured by Kneller’s masterful strokes. Her portrait exudes grace and sophistication befitting her status as a duchess. Sidney Earl Godolphin holds a significant place in history as Lord High Treasurer during the 18th century. Through his portrayal by Kneller we can see Godolphin’s authority reflected in every stroke - a testament to both their talents.