Kneller Collection (#2)

Portrait of the Vice-Admiral James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley (1680-1736). Private Collection

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), in the robes of the Order of the Garter. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Nicola Matteis. Private Collection

Portrait of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

King William III of England (1650-1702) in his Coronation Robes. Artist: Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)
King William III of England (1650-1702) in his Coronation Robes. Private Collection

Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Artist: Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)
Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Found in the collection of Historisches Museum Hannover

George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le Blon
George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland. George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, English poet and politician, early 18th century (1894). Artist: Pierre Drevet
Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (1661-1715), English poet and politician, early 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)

John Dryden, English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
John Dryden (1631-1700), English poet and dramatist, c1743 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, English soldier, c1740 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Charles Mordaunt (1658-1735), Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth, English soldier, c1740 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). Artist: Peter van Gunst
Peter the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c1698 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert White
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne
James II, 1886. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

King George I, c1714, (1911). Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
King George I, c1714, (1911). George I (1660-1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death

James II, 1859. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1St Baronet, 1646 A

Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1St Baronet, 1646 To 1723. English Portrait Painter. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723 German Born Artist Who Worked In England From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals Etched By James Girtin Published London 1817

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

Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Christopher Wren, 1711. Wren (1632-1723) is best remembered for his rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral and numerous other churches destroyed in the Great Fire of London (1666)

John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard Edelinck
John Dryden, c1700. John Dryden (1631-1700), Dramatist and Poet Laureate. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
The Ladies Churchill, c18th century. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. (1914). Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. After an original oil painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Connoisseur Vol

King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701), 1912
King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman, 1912
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman. This portrait was painted around the time Townshend entered the House of Lords in 1697

Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 1912
Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), one of the most influential aristocratic women of her time through her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain, 1912

Sir Christopher Wren, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

The Duke of Marlborough, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
The Duke of Marlborough. From the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas

Sir Samuel Garth, English physician and poet c1705-1710 (1906). Garth (1661-1719) had a large medical practice in London. He ended his career as physician to King George I, who knighted him in 1714

Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer and politician, 1711 (1906). Together with his friend, James Addison, Steele (1672-1729) founded and edited The Spectator in 1711

Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, English poet and statesman, 1703-1710 (1906). Montagu (1661-1715) was First Lord of the Treasury from 1697-1699 and Chancellor of the Exchequer fro, 1694-1699

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Charles Seymour befriended Princess Anne in 1692

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman, c1710-1715 (1906). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Francis Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin, English politician, 1710-1712 (1906). Godolphin (1678-1766) married Lady Henrietta Churchill, eldest daughter of John Churchill, later Duke of Marlborough

William, Duke of Gloucester, 1699 (1906). William (1689-1700) died at the age of 11. Anne (1665-1714) gave birth to 17 children between 1684 and 1700. None survived to adulthood

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co (London)

Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, 1690s, (c1920s). Pepys (1633-1703) is famous chiefly for his comprehensive diary

Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), portrait painter, 19th century. Kneller was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Artist: George Vertue
Edmond Waller, 17th century English poet. Waller (1606-1687) became emroiled in political intrigues in the 1640s and was arrested for his part in a plot to turn London into a royalist stronghold

Queen Mary II. Artist: R Anderson
Queen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702), also known as William of Orange

Queen Mary II. Artist: John Goldar
Queen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702), also known as William of Orange

George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: Taylor
George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong
George I, King of England, (1823). Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

George I of Great Britain. Artist: Worthington
George I of Great Britain. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar
King James II of England, (1787). Portrait of James (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

King James II of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King James II of England, (18th century). Portrait of James (1633-1701)

George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Artist: John Goldar
George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Portrait of Prince George (1653-1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain

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"Capturing the Essence of Greatness: The Kneller Collection" Step into a world where art meets history, as we explore the captivating works of Sir Godfrey Kneller. Known for his remarkable ability to portray prominent figures of his time, Kneller's paintings offer a glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of England's most influential individuals. One such masterpiece is his portrayal of Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant mind behind groundbreaking scientific discoveries. With meticulous brushstrokes, Kneller immortalizes Newton's intellectual prowess and enigmatic aura on canvas, reminding us of his everlasting impact on our understanding of the universe. In another striking piece attributed to Kneller, we are introduced to Queen Anne herself - an iconic figure in English history. Through delicate strokes and vibrant colors, he captures her regal grace and strength that defined her reign from 1702 until 1714. Kneller's talent extends beyond royalty; he also painted renowned philosopher John Locke with great precision. This portrait showcases Locke's contemplative gaze and intellectual depth, reflecting their close relationship as friends and collaborators. Not limited to political or philosophical figures alone, it also portrayed Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St. Albans - a man whose charm radiates through every stroke. His captivating expression hints at a life filled with intrigue and adventure during this tumultuous period in English history. Amongst these notable sitters is Sarah Churchill (née Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough - a woman who wielded immense influence over Queen Anne herself. In this painting by Kneller, she exudes confidence and determination befitting her position as one of England's most powerful women at that time, not only skilled in capturing human subjects but also had an eye for depicting mathematicians like John Wallis and George Byng Viscount Torrington. These portraits showcase their dedication to their respective fields while highlighting their unique personalities through subtle details expertly rendered by the artist.