Holl Collection (#3)

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 19th century. Artist: Holl
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 19th century. Portrait of Leopold I of the Belgians, later of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1790-1865)

Francis I, King of France, 19th century. Artist: Francis Holl
Francis I, King of France, (19th century). Portrait of King Francis I (1494-1547)

Leonhard Euler, 18th century Swiss mathematician and physicist, (1836). Artist: B Holl
Leonhard Euler, 18th century Swiss mathematician and physicist, (1836). Euler (1707-1783) was one of the founders of pure mathematics

Sarah Siddons, English tragic actress, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Sarah Siddons, English tragic actress, 1836. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was the eldest child of the actor-manager Roger Kemble (1722-1802)

Jeremy Taylor, 17th century Anglican clergyman, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Jeremy Taylor, 17th century Anglican clergyman, (1836). Taylor (1613-1667) achieved fame as an author during The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell

Edward Gibbon, 18th century British historian, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Edward Gibbon, 18th century British historian, (1836). Gibbon (1737-1794) was an influential historian who wrote The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Marcantonio Raimondi, Italian engraver, 1836. Artist: W Holl
Marcantonio Raimondi Italian Renaissance engraver, (1836). Raimondi (c1480-c1534) was the first printmaker whose work consisted primarily of copies of paintings

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1836). Charles (1500-1558) depicted wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Rene Descartes, 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Rene Descartes, 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Descartes (1596-1650) is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, French mathematician and astronomer, (1836). Artist: B Holl
Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, French mathematician and astronomer, (1836). Delambre (1749-1822) was Director of the Paris Observatory

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 17th century French statesman, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 17th century French statesman, (1836). Colbert (1619-1683) served as Louis XIVs Chief Minister. He was responsible for reforming the chaotic financial administration

Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, German philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Artist: B Holl
Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, German philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Leibniz (1646-1716) published his system of infinitesimal calculus in 1684, three years before Isaac Newton who, however

Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Richard Porson, English classical scholar, (1836). Artist: B Holl
Richard Porson, English classical scholar, (1836). Porson (1759-1808) devoted himself to the accurate translation of Ancient Greek texts

Adam Smith, 18th century Scottish philosopher and economist, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Adam Smith, 18th century Scottish philosopher and economist, (1836). Smith (1723-1790) was the author of the highly influential Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. Portrait of King George III (1738-1820), who ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV) became Regent in 1811

Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), 1st Viscount Exmouth, 1837. Artist: W Holl
Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), 1st Viscount Exmouth, 1837. Pellew fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary, and the Napoleonic Wars

Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), 1st Baron Gambier, 1837. Artist: W Holl
Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), 1st Baron Gambier, 1837

Count von Moltke, (1800-1891), famous German Field Marshal, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Count von Moltke, (1800-1891), famous German Field Marshal, 19th century

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), British painter, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), British painter, 19th century. Landseer was well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags

Oliver Cromwell, English soldier and statesman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Oliver Cromwell, English soldier and statesman, 19th century

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Sir Walter Raleigh, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Walter Raleigh, 19th century

Frank Holl, ARA, English painter, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Frank Holl, ARA, English painter, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law

John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton, (1825). Artist: W Holl
John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton, (1825). Scottish aristocrat Hamilton (c1535-1604) wearing a lace collar and cuffs

James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran, Scottish nobleman, (1826). Artist: W Holl
James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran, Scottish nobleman, (1826). Hamilton (c1516-1575) was Regent for the infant Mary Queen of Scots, but surrendered the Regency In 1554 to her mother, Mary of Guise

John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, English royal minister, (1825). Artist: W Holl
John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, English royal minister, (1825). Russell (c1485-c1555) held the offices of Lord High Admiral and Lord Privy Seal at the court of King Henry VIII

Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). At the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, Stanley (1435-1504) and his brother William betrayed Richard III

Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician, (1823). Artist: W Holl
Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician, (1823). Russell (1593-1641) was one of the leading opponents of King Charles I

Sir Henry Wotton, English author and diplomat, (1824). Artist: W Holl
Sir Henry Wotton, English author and diplomat, (1824). Wotton (1568-1639) spent some years in Venice as an advisor to the Doge

Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, English nobleman, (1824). Artist: W Holl
Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, English nobleman, (1824). Devereux (1541-1576) was created earl of Essex in recognition of his service to Queen Elizabeth I

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Pelham-Holles (1693-1768) held power with his brother, Henry Pelham, who was Prime Minister of Great Britain

Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, English diplomat and politician, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, English diplomat and politician, (1831). Horatio Walpole (1678-1757) was the younger brother of Robert Walpole

Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British admiral, (1833). Artist: W Holl
Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British admiral, (1833). Admiral Lord Hawkes (1705-1781) naval victory in 1759 put an end to French plans to invade Great Britain during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Artist: W Holl
John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Tillotson (1630-1694) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1691

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Howard (1536-1572) was the son of the poet Henry Howard, 3rd Earl of Surrey

Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Artist: W Holl
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Garibaldi (1807-1882) was involved in the Young Italy movement

George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Artist: Charles Holl
George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Eliott (1717-1790) played a prominent role in withstanding the Franco-Spanish siege of Gibraltar in

Sir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). Artist: Charles Holl
Sir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). An engraving of Moncrieff (1776-1851) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

Thomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Thomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). An engraving of Thomson (1773-1852) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Sinclair (1754-1835) was a Member of Parliament

Thomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Thomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). An engraving of Blacklock (1721-1791) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

George Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, (1870). Artist: W Holl
George Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity, (1870). An engraving of Campbell (1719-1796)

John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). Artist: William Holl
John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). An engraving of Anderson (1726-1796) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Artist: Francis Holl
John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Hunter (1728-1793) gave a series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery, which attracted many famous students, including Edward Jenner

Reverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Artist: Charles Holl
Reverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Thomson (1814-1901) was minister of St Georges Church, Edinburgh. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). An engraving of Wilkie (1785-1841) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

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