Thomas Tegg Collection (#6)

Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Paracelsus (1493-1541) Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance, credited as the father of toxicology

Mezerai, (1610-1683), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mezerai, (1610-1683), 1830. Francois Eudes de Mezeray (1610-1683) French historian, historiographer and translator admitted to the Academie francaise in 1649

Parmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Parmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Francesco Mazzola Parmegiano (1503-1540) Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker whose career was disrupted by the Sack of Rome in 1527

Mengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) German Rococo painter, whose fresco Parnassus at Villa Albani gained him a reputation as a master

Pennant, (1726-1798), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pennant, (1726-1798), 1830. Thomas Pennant (1726-1798) Welsh naturalist, travel writer and antiquarian whose books influenced Samuel Johnson

M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Mungo Park (1771-1806) Scottish explorer of West Africa, noted for exploration of the upper Niger River c1796, his book Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa

Menage, (1613-1692), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Menage, (1613-1692), 1830. Giles Menage (1613-1692) French scholar who published an unedited anonymous life of Aristotle. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Otway, (1652-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Otway, (1652-1685), 1830. Thomas Otway (1652-1685) English Restoration dramatist, educated at Winchester College, and Christ Church, Oxford which he left without a degree

Ovid, (43BC- c18AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ovid, (43BC- c18AD), 1830. Publius Ovidius Naso (43BC- c18AD) known as Ovid, Roman poet and contemporary of Virgil and Horace in Latin literature

Mercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) Italian philologist and physician, famous for his work De Arte Gymnastica one of the first explanations of physiotherapy

Dr. Young, (c1683-1765), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Young, (c1683-1765), 1830. Edward Young (c1683-1765) English poet, critic, philosopher and theologian educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford became a royal chaplain in 1728

Washington, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Washington, (1732-1799), 1830. George Washington (1732-1799) American political leader, military general, statesman, Founding Father

Walcot, (1738-1819), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Walcot, (1738-1819), 1830. John Wolcot (1738-1819) English satirist and physician, known for his humour and wit. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Vauban, (1633-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Vauban, (1633-1707), 1830. Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) French military engineer during the reign of Louis XIV who innovated siege artillery and contributed to civilian infrastructure

Teniers, (1582-1649), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Teniers, (1582-1649), 1830. David Teniers the Elder (1582-1649), Flemish painter who studied under Rubens in Antwerp and is known for his landscapes and depictions of agricultural life

Swift, (1667-1745), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Swift, (1667-1745), 1830. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer for the Whigs then the Tories who attended Trinity College, Dublin

Spenser, (c1552-1599), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Spenser, (c1552-1599), 1830. Edmund Spenser (c1552-1599) English poet who attended Pembroke College, Cambridge, known for The Faerie Queene a fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty

Sir C. Shovel, (c1650-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir C. Shovel, (c1650-1707), 1830. Sir Cloudesley Shovell (c1650-1707) English naval officer who served at; the Battle of Solebay, the Battle of Texel during the Third Anglo-Dutch War

Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Seneca the Younger (c4 BC-AD 65) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist and satirist exiled to Corsica by emperor Claudius in AD 41

Roubilliac, (1702-1762), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Roubilliac, (1702-1762), 1830. Louis-Francois Roubiliac (1702-1762) French rococo sculptor in London, commissed by Henry Cheere for a series of busts at Trinity College

Salvator Rosa, (1615-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Salvator Rosa, (1615-1673), 1830. Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) Italian Baroque painter, poet, and printmaker, known as a rebel and romantic. He had sympathy for the 1648 insurrection of Masaniello

Richardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) English writer printer and publisher best known for his epistolary novels. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Lord Rodney, (1718-1792), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Rodney, (1718-1792), 1830. George Brydges Rodney (1718-1792) British naval officer known for his command in the American War of Independence and the Battle of the Saintes

P. Rapin, (1661-1725), 1830. Creator: Unknown
P. Rapin, (1661-1725), 1830. Paul de Rapin (1661-1725) French historian writing under English patronage, educated as a Protestant

Quarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Quarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Francis Quarles (c1592-1644) English poet educated at Christs College, Cambridge and Lincolns Inn

H. Prideaux, (1648-1724), 1830. Creator: Unknown
H. Prideaux, (1648-1724), 1830. Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) English churchman and orientalist, Dean of Norwich from 1702 and author. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Pyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Pyrrhus II (fl 242-237 BC) son of Olympias II and Alexander II of Epirus, brother of Ptolemy and Phthia of Macedon

Petrarch, (1304-1374), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Petrarch, (1304-1374), 1830. Petrarch (1304-1374) Italian Renaissance scholar and poet, one of the earliest humanists, he traveled widely for pleasure

Paley, (1743-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paley, (1743-1805), 1830. William Paley (1743-1805) English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian educated at Christs College, Cambridge, he lectured on moral philosophy

Orme, (1728-1801), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Orme, (1728-1801), 1830. Robert Orme (1728-1801) British historian who entered service of East India Company in 1743, appointed to Council at Fort St

Opie, (1761-1807), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Opie, (1761-1807), 1830. John Opie (1761-1807) Cornish historical and portrait painter introduced to the court of King George III, commissioned to paint Mary Delany among many notable men and women

Lord Nelson, (1758-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Nelson, (1758-1805), 1830. Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) British flag officer in the Royal Navy noted for leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics

Nantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Nantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Robert Nanteuil (c1623-1678) French portrait artist, engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV

Murillo, (1617-1682), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Murillo, (1617-1682), 1830. Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) Spanish Baroque painter best known for his religious works, his work evolved into a style suiting bourgeois and aristocratic tastes

Montfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Montfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741) French Benedictine monk and scholar disciplined in palaeography regarded as one of the founders of archaeology

Montesquieu, (1689-1755), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Montesquieu, (1689-1755), 1830. Charles-Louis de Secondat (1689-1755) French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Dr. C. Middleton, (1683- 1750), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. C. Middleton, (1683- 1750), 1830. Conyers Middleton (1683- 1750) English clergyman, educated at The Minster School, York and Trinity College, Cambridge, involved in controversy and disputes

Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell

Metastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Metastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Pietro Trapassi, better known as Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) Italian poet and librettist, an important writer of opera seria libretti

Mazarine, (1602-1661), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mazarine, (1602-1661), 1830. Cardinal Jules Mazarin (1602-1661) Italian cardinal, diplomat and politician who served as papal diplomat for Pope Urban VIII and chief minister to Louis XIII

Melancthon, (1497-1560), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Melancthon, (1497-1560), 1830. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) German Lutheran reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther and theologian of the Protestant Reformation

Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) of the House of Valois. Queen of England by marriage to King Henry VI from 1445-1461

Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. P. Lely, (1618-1680), 1830. Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) painter of Dutch origin, prominent portrait painter to the courts of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and after the English Restoration in 1660

J. Leland, (c1503-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Leland, (c1503-1552), 1830. John Leland or Leyland (c1503-1552) English poet and antiquary educated at St Pauls School and Christs College

Sir J Leake, (1656-1720), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J Leake, (1656-1720), 1830. Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Leake (1656-1720) Royal Navy officer and politician. Served in the Battle of Texel during the Anglo-Dutch wars

Lambert, (1619-1684), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lambert, (1619-1684), 1830. John Lambert (1619-1684) English Parliamentary general and politician who fought during the English Civil War and then in Oliver Cromwells Scottish campaign

Lord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Gerard Lake (1744-1808) British general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and commanded British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798

I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. John Knox (c1513-1572) Scottish minister, theologian, and writer, educated at St Andrews University

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Thomas Tegg, also known as "The Corsican Spider in His Web. " was a prominent figure on July 12, 1808. His enigmatic presence and intricate schemes captivated the minds of many during this time. In 1830, an unknown creator immortalized Cromwell (1599-1658), shedding light on his complex character and historical significance. Similarly, J. Thomson (c1700-1748) became a subject of interest through another mysterious creation from the same year. On March 1, 1815, Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates emerged as a testament to Tegg's ability to navigate the intricacies of politics and power dynamics. This work shed light on the fascinating world he operated in. Themistocles (c524-459 BC), Sir R. Steele (1672-1729), A. Stanislaus (1732-1798), Sterne (1713-1768), F. Ximines (1436-1517), G. Steevens (1736-1800), Stillingfleet (1702-1771) were all individuals who found themselves intertwined with Thomas Tegg's web in various ways during this period. Even Titian (c1488 -1576) himself was not immune to Tegg's influence as evidenced by an anonymous creation from 1830 that depicted their connection. Thomas Tegg remains an enigma; his legacy lives on through these artistic representations that offer glimpses into his multifaceted persona and interactions with influential figures throughout history.