Johannes Kip Collection

Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). Artist: Johannes Kip
Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). The buildings today house the Royal Academy of Arts. A print from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor, (Kegan Paul)

Nouveau Theatre de la Grande Bretagne: Ou Description Exacte des Palais de La Reine, et de... 1708
Nouveau Theatre de la Grande Bretagne: Ou Description Exacte des Palais de La Reine, et des Maisons les plus considerables...de la Grande Bretagne, 1708

Easington, The Seat of Nathaniel Stevens, [1712] reissued 1768. Creator: Johannes Kip
Easington, The Seat of Nathaniel Stevens, [1712] reissued 1768. Churchend manor house at Eastington in Gloucestershire

Swell, The Seat of Sir Robert Atkyns, [1712] reissued 1768. Creator: Johannes Kip
Swell, The Seat of Sir Robert Atkyns, [1712] reissued 1768. Swell Bowl in Gloucestershire

Bradley, The Seat of Thomas Dawes, [1712] reissued 1768. Creator: Johannes Kip
Bradley, The Seat of Thomas Dawes, [1712] reissued 1768. Stately home in Gloucestershire

Barrington, The Seat of Edmond Bray, Esq. [1712] reissued 1768. Creator: Johannes Kip
Barrington, The Seat of Edmond Bray, Esq. [1712] reissued 1768. Manor house at Great Barrington in Gloucestershire

Shipton Moyne, The Seat of Walter Estcourt, Esq. [1712] reissued 1768. Stately home in Gloucestershire

St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, London, c1719. View with figures in the foreground, including a man begging and street sellers

Interior view of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, c1720

Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. View from the east of the almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Inner and Middle Temple, City of London, 1700. Birds eye view of Inner Temple and Middle Temple showing their proximity to the River Thames

Lambeth Palace, London, 1697. Artist: Johannes Kip
View of Lambeth Palace, London, 1697; with various water vessels on the River Thames in the foreground. In the margin the arms of the see of Canterbury can be seen

Bird s-eye view of Morden College, Greenwich, London, c1710. Artist: Johannes Kip
Bird s-eye view of Morden College, Greenwich, London, c1710

Aerial view of Howland Great Dock, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, London, c1717. Artist
Aerial view of Howland Great Dock, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, London, c1717. Ships ride at anchor in the dock, with piles of wood for boat-building and repairs

Aerial view of the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort, Chelsea, London, c1720. Artist
Aerial view of the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort, Chelsea, London, c1720. A large house surrounded by formal gardens leading down to the River Thames where boats pass up and down

Tower of London, c1700. Artist: Johannes Kip
Tower of London, c1700. South view of the Tower of London with boats and figures on the River Thames. Also showing a coat of arms in the lower margin

Panoramic view of London, 1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Panoramic view of London from Buckingham Palace looking down St Jamess Park towards Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster

A Greek astronomer studying the stars, 1694. Artist: Johannes Kip
A Greek astronomer studying the stars, 1694. Illustration from Book 1, Part 5 Chapter 17, of The Principles of Philosophy by Anthony Le Grand, 1694

St Jamess Palace, London, 1730. Artist: Johannes Kip
St Jamess Palace, London, 1730. Situated on the Mall just to the north of St Jamess Park, St Jamess Palace was commissioned by Henry VIII

The Royal Palace of Hampton Court, London, 1730. Artist: Johannes Kip
The Royal Palace of Hampton Court, London, 1730. Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

Kensington Palace, London, 1730. Artist: Johannes Kip
Kensington Palace, London, 1730. Originally built in the 17th century as the residence of the Earl of Nottingham, Kensington Palace was acquired by King William III in 1689

Badminton Duke Of Beaufort Estate Aerial View
Bird's eye view of Badminton, circa 1709, the estate of the Duke of Beaufort. After a work by Jan Kip

Muscat Oman Fortified City Dutch Ships 17th Century
Dutch ships in front of the fortified city of Muscat capital of present day Oman. After a work dated 1682 by Johannes Kip. The Portuguese held Muscat for a century and a half

View island Ternate t Eyl Tarnate title object
View of the island of Ternate t Eyl Tarnate (title on object) volcanic island of Ternate with different ships in the foreground. Along the beach buildings

View Stoke Gifford Stoke Gifford Seat John Berkeley Esq
View of Stoke Gifford Stoke Gifford The Seat of John Berkeley Esq (title on object) Britannia Illustrata (series title), Birds eye view of the hillside estate Stoke Gifford of John Berkeley

A bird s-eye view of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, c1707 (1911). Artist: Johannes Kip
A bird s-eye view of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, c1707 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Portrait of Marcello Malpighi, Johannes Kip, 1694

Landscape with pheasant and snipe, Johannes Kip, Edward Cooper, 1662 - 1722

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Johannes Kip, a renowned artist of the early 18th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exquisite creations. Born in the picturesque town of Amsterdam, Kip's talent and passion for capturing architectural beauty led him to create masterpieces that continue to awe viewers even today. One such masterpiece is "Burlington House, Piccadilly, " a stunning depiction of this grand mansion situated in London. Painted in 1908 by Johannes Kip himself, this artwork showcases his meticulous attention to detail and ability to bring buildings to life on canvas. Kip's artistic prowess extended beyond individual structures; he also excelled at creating comprehensive collections that showcased various landmarks. One notable example is "Nouveau Theatre de la Grande Bretagne: Ou Description Exacte des Palais de La Reine. " Published in 1708, this collection provides an exact description of Queen Anne's palaces and was meticulously crafted by none other than Johannes Kip. The artist also ventured into showcasing private residences through his works. In pieces like "Easington" and "Swell, " both reissued in 1768, Kip beautifully captures the essence of these seats owned by Nathaniel Stevens and Sir Robert Atkyns respectively. The intricate details portrayed within these artworks transport viewers back to the elegance and opulence of the early 18th century. Continuing his exploration of esteemed residences, Johannes Kip immortalized places like Bradley (the seat of Thomas Dawes), Barrington (the seat of Edmond Bray), and Shipton Moyne (the seat of Walter Estcourt). These reissued works from 1712 provide a glimpse into the lives lived within these magnificent homes while showcasing Kip's exceptional talent as an artist. Not limited solely to grand estates or palaces, it also captured religious edifices with equal finesse. His paintings of St.