Richard Griffin And Collection (#8)

Earl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Earl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (1645-1712) British politician, Privy Councillor, Secretary of State

Edward IV, (1442-1483), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward IV, (1442-1483), 1830. Edward IV (1442-1483) King of England 1461-1470 and again from 1471 to his death. He grew up during the Wars of the Roses and became the first Yorkist king

Girardon, (1628-1715), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Girardon, (1628-1715), 1830. Francois Girardon (1628-1715) French sculptor of the Baroque, commissioned for the tomb of Cardinal Richelieu

Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Henry IV (1367-1413) King of England from 1399 to 1413. The son of John of Gaunt, he spent much of his reign defending himself against plots

Goltzius, (1558-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Goltzius, (1558-1617), 1830. Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453

J. Gerarde, (c1545-1612), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Gerarde, (c1545-1612), 1830. John Gerard or Gerarde, (c1545-1612) English botanist with a large herbal garden in London, author of Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes

Henry V, (1386-1422), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry V, (1386-1422), 1830. Henry V (1386-1422) King of England from 1413 until his death in 1422. Second English monarch of the House of Lancaster

Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled the Kingdom of Prussia from 1740 until 1786 as a Hohenzollern king

J. Fox, (1516-1587), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Fox, (1516-1587), 1830. John Foxe (1516-1587) English historian and author of an an account of Christian martyrs throughout Western history, emphasizing the suffering of English Protestants

J. Fletcher, (1579-1625), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Fletcher, (1579-1625), 1830. John Fletcher (1579-1625) Jacobean playwright for the Kings Men, a prolific and influential dramatist during the early Restoration who collaborated with Francis

Edward III, (1312-1377), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward III, (1312-1377), 1830. Edward III (1312-1377) King of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death

El Gentilesche, (1563-1639), 1830. Creator: Unknown
El Gentilesche, (1563-1639), 1830. Horatio Gentileschi (1563-1639) Italian Baroque era painter, employed in the court of Marie de Medici

Edward I, (1239-1307), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward I, (1239-1307), 1830. Edward I (1239-1307) King of England from 1272 to 1307, spent much of his reign reforming royal administration and common law he issued the Edict of Expulsion in 1290

T. Fuller, (1608-1661), 1830. Creator: Unknown
T. Fuller, (1608-1661), 1830. Thomas Fuller (1608-1661) English churchman, author and historian, educated at Queens College, Cambridge and Sidney Sussex College

Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Sir John Fortescue (c1394-1479) English Chief Justice of the Kings Bench, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, appointed governor of Lincolns Inn three times

Folkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Folkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Martin Folkes (1690-1754), English antiquary, numismatist, mathematician, and astronomer educated at Clare College, Cambridge and elected as a fellow of the Royal Society

J. Gibbs, (1682-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Gibbs, (1682-1754), 1830. James Gibbs (1682-1754) was one of Britains most influential architects whose work spanned the transition from English Baroque to Georgian architecture

Richard I, (1157-1199), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard I, (1157-1199), 1830. Richard I (1157-1199) King of England from 1189 until his death, ruled as Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine

Gerbier, (1592-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gerbier, (1592-1663), 1830. Sir Balthazar Gerbier (1592-1663) Anglo-Dutch courtier, diplomat, art advisor, miniaturist and architectural designer

C. Gesner, (1516-1565), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Gesner, (1516-1565), 1830. Conrad Gessner (1516-1565) Swiss physician, naturalist, bibliographer, and philologist who became Zurichs City Physician

Stephen, (c1096-1154), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Stephen, (c1096-1154), 1830. Stephen (c1096-1154), known as Stephen of Blois, King of England from 22 December 1135 to his death, Count of Boulogne 1125-1147 and Duke of Normandy from 1135-1144

William I, (c1028-1087), 1830. Creator: Unknown
William I, (c1028-1087), 1830. William I (c1028-1087) known as William the Conqueror, first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway, often referred to as the North Sea Empire

Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex 871-c886, King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899 spent several years fighting Viking invasions

John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John, (1166-1216), 1830. John (1166-1216) King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. Nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands

Henry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Henry I (c1068-1135) also known as Henry Beauclerc, fourth son of William the Conqueror educated in Latin and the liberal arts

Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Richard Mead (1673-1754) English physician and Epidemiologist whose work led to an understanding of transmissible diseases

Marmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Marmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Jean-Francois Marmontel (1723-1799) French historian and writer, member of the Encyclopedistes movement who gained patronage of Madame de Pompadour as a civil servant

Mahomet, (1769-1849), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mahomet, (1769-1849), 1830. Muhammad Ali of Egypt (1769-1849) Ottoman governor of Egypt from 1805-1848, who instituted dramatic reforms in military

Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Martin Luther (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation

Loyola, (1491-1556), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Loyola, (1491-1556), 1830. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) Spanish Basque Catholic priest and theologian, who co-founded the Jesuits and worked as a missionary during the Counter-Reformation

Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Pope Leo X (1475-1521) born into the prominent political and banking Medici family of Florence, pope from 9 March 1513 to his death in 1521 he was a patron of the arts

Klopstock, (1724-1803), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Klopstock, (1724-1803), 1830. Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803) German poet and student of theology, invited by Frederick V of Denmark to settle in Copenhagen

Keppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Keppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Admiral Augustus Keppel (1725-1786) Royal Navy officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1755-1778

Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Isocrates (436-338 BC) Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Kauffman, (1741-1807), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Kauffman, (1741-1807), 1830. Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) Swiss Neoclassical painter with a successful career in London and Rome

Dr. S. Johnson, (1709-1784), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. S. Johnson, (1709-1784), 1830. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and a committed Tory

Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431), 1830. Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) heroine of France for her role during the Hundred Years War was burned at the stake on 30 May 1431, nineteen years old

Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. David Hume (1711-1776) Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known for his influential system of philosophical empiricism, scepticism

Edward Jenner M. D. (1749-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward Jenner M.D. (1749-1823), 1830. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) English physician and scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccine, known as the father of immunology

Jameson, (c1587-1644), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Jameson, (c1587-1644), 1830. George Jamesone or Jameson (c1587-1644) Scotlands first eminent portrait-painter born in Aberdeen. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Howel, (c1664-1722), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Howel, (c1594-1666), 1830. Lawrence Howell (c1664-1722) British clergyman and author educated at Jesus College, Oxford. Schoolmaster ordained priest in 1712

Hooker, (1554-1600), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hooker, (1554-1600), 1830. Richard Hooker (1554-1600) English priest in the Church of England and influential theologian, educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Hobbes, (1588-1679), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hobbes, (1588-1679), 1830. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English philosopher and one of the founders of modern political philosophy, influential in social contract theory, history, theology and ethics

Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Sir John Holt (1642-1710) English lawyer and served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death, educated at Grays Inn and Oriel College, Oxford

Hawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke (1705-1781) Royal Navy officer who sat in the House of Commons from 1747 to 1776 and served at the Battle of Toulon, in the Seven Years War

Gustavus II, (1594-1632), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gustavus II, (1594-1632), 1830. Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) also Gustav II Adolf or Adolph, King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632

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Richard Griffin and his collection of portraits from various time periods and cultures offer a glimpse into the diverse world of art. Among them, we find Cromwell, the enigmatic figure who shaped England's history during the 17th century. His stern expression reflects the weight of his decisions as he navigated through turbulent times. J. Thomson, an artist from the 18th century, captures our attention with his mysterious portrait. The unknown creator skillfully portrays Thomson's contemplative gaze, leaving us wondering about the thoughts that occupied his mind during those years. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter Themistocles, a prominent Athenian statesman and general from ancient Greece. This captivating depiction showcases Themistocles' determination and strategic brilliance that played a crucial role in shaping Athens' destiny. Sir R. Steele emerges as another intriguing character within Richard Griffin's collection. A writer and politician known for co-founding "The Spectator, " Steele's portrait reveals both intelligence and wit behind his piercing eyes. A striking contrast appears when encountering A. Stanislaus amidst these historical figures—a Polish king whose reign witnessed significant political changes across Europe during the late 18th century. The artist masterfully captures Stanislaus' regal presence while hinting at the complexities he faced during this transformative era. Sterne enters our visual journey with an air of whimsy surrounding him—an Irish novelist whose works continue to captivate readers today despite being written over two centuries ago. This portrayal invites us to explore Sterne's imaginative world filled with humor and sentimentality. F. Ximines transports us even further back in time to Renaissance Spain where this influential cardinal left an indelible mark on religious affairs through his reforms within Catholicism—an intellectual powerhouse depicted here with grace and authority by an unknown artist. G. Steevens brings forth yet another fascinating personality—this renowned Shakespearean scholar dedicated much of his life to studying and annotating the works of the Bard.