Sir Godfrey Kneller Collection

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Portrait of King Charles II (engraving)
820143 Portrait of King Charles II (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, wearing a wig)

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Sir Godfrey Kneller, Dutch painter
5893409 Sir Godfrey Kneller, Dutch painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Dutch portrait painter to the English court 1646-1723. Godefroy Kneller)

Engraved portrait of Gilbert Burnet by Godfrey Kneller
3077657 Engraved portrait of Gilbert Burnet by Godfrey Kneller; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) a Scottish philosopher and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury

George I (of Hanover), (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George I (of Hanover), (c1911). King George I of Great Britain. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753. Creator: Unknown
Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753

Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1727), Draftsman and Traveller, 1695-1700. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1727), Draftsman and Traveller, 1695-1700

An old scholar, 1645-1672. Creator: Unknown
An old scholar, 1645-1672

Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle, 1697. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle, 1697. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Young Officer. Copy after Gottfried Kneller

George I, 1660-1727, King of England, Elector of Hanover, late 17th-early 18th century

Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Creator: Unknown
Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Copy after Gottfried Kneller. (Previously attributed to Ferdinand Bol)

James II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
James II, (c1911). King James II of England and Ireland. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703. Creator: John Smith
John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703

William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702. Creator: John Smith
William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702

John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710. Creator: John Smith
John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710

John Locke, 1721. Creator: John Smith
John Locke, 1721

Godfrey Kneller, 1694. Creator: John Smith
Godfrey Kneller, 1694

John Smith, 1716. Creator: John Smith
John Smith, 1716

Nicola Cosimo, 1706. Creator: John Smith
Nicola Cosimo, 1706

Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith
Robert Cecil, 1697

Sir Christopher Wren, 1713. Creator: John Smith
Sir Christopher Wren, 1713

Steffan Wolters, 1684. Creator: Jan Verkolje
Steffan Wolters, 1684

Bust of Woman in Profile to Left, 1725/1735. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Bust of Woman in Profile to Left, 1725/1735

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

Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692. Creator: John Smith
Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692

Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, ca. 1740. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, ca. 1740

Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher
1765136 Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher, Mathematician and Astronomer, half length in Brown Cloak Leaning on a Parapet (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to
1038742 Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members (engraving) by Green

William III (engraving)
665004 William III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England (Gresham Publishing)

Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes
652172 Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes and the Collar of the Order of the Garter, Holding His Sword in His Left Hand

Sir Godfrey Kneller, portait (engraving)
5999491 Sir Godfrey Kneller, portait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller, portait.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of Prince James Stuart as a baby (engraving)
820149 Portrait of Prince James Stuart as a baby (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince James Stuart as a baby (The Prince of Great Britain)

Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zackary Kneller (engraving)
815419 Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zackary Kneller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zackary Kneller)

Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zacharias Kneller, German artists active in England (engraving)
3622539 Sir Godfrey Kneller and John Zacharias Kneller, German artists active in England (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William III
3781925 William III by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); (add.info.: William III, from a portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller. William III, 1650 - 8 March 1702)

The Kit-Cat Club (engraving)
582256 The Kit-Cat Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kit-Cat Club.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

John Smith, English engraver, holding a print by him of the artist Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving)
5233700 John Smith, English engraver, holding a print by him of the artist Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Smith (1652-1743)

Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving)
816348 Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (1646-1723)

Joseph Carreras, poet and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza (mezzotint)
3638232 Joseph Carreras, poet and chaplain to Catherine of Braganza (mezzotint) by Green, Valentine (1739-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Carreras)

Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet (engraving)
981522 Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing half length, Wearing a Red Velvet Jacket
659272 Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing half length, Wearing a Red Velvet Jacket and a Brown Cloak in a Park, (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving)
978618 Sir Godfrey Kneller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Kneller)

The Kit-Cat Club done from the original paintings of Sir, 1735 (mezzotint engraving)
986156 The Kit-Cat Club done from the original paintings of Sir, 1735 (mezzotint engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Warrior, 1710. Creator: School of Godfrey Kneller
A Warrior, 1710

Portrait Of Mary, Marchioness Of Rockingham, d. 1761, 1720. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Portrait Of Mary, Marchioness Of Rockingham, d.1761, 1720

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Sir Godfrey Kneller, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured the essence and grandeur of many influential figures in his portraits. From Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist to King Charles II himself, Kneller's talent knew no bounds. In his portrait of Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St. Albans, created around 1690-95, Kneller skillfully brought out the noble features and regal aura that surrounded this distinguished figure. The attention to detail is evident in every stroke of paint on canvas. Another masterpiece by Kneller is his depiction of George Byng, Viscount Torrington in 1837. This portrait showcases not only Byng's physical appearance but also captures his character and accomplishments with great precision. Kneller even turned the brush towards himself for a self-portrait in 1685. This painting reveals an introspective side to the artist as he gazes directly at us from within the frame. Isabella, Duchess of Grafton became another subject for Kneller's artistic prowess in 1692. Her elegance and grace are beautifully portrayed through delicate brushwork and careful attention to her attire. Sidney Godolphin was immortalized by Kneller around 1740 as Lord High Treasurer. The intricate details bring forth Godolphin's importance while showcasing Kneller's ability to capture both physical likeness and personality. One cannot forget Sir Isaac Newton when discussing Sir Godfrey Kneller's works. In a separate portrait dedicated solely to this great philosopher who revolutionized our understanding of physics and mathematics; every line on Newton’s face tells a story that only someone like Kneller could convey so masterfully. The Kit-Cat Club was known for its lively gatherings where prominent individuals would come together for intellectual discussions over naming toasts for each year.