John Evelyn (1620-1706), Diarist and virtuoso
Sitter associated with 13 portraits
Artist associated with 2 portraits
Evelyn's varied life and wide range of interests are reflected in his writings, on subjects as diverse as forestry, engraving, numismatics, air pollution and refrigeration. He was a founder member of the Royal Society. He is best known, however, for his Diary, which provides a detailed record of and commentary on his times.
by Hendrick van der Borcht the Younger
oil on canvas, 1641
NPG L148
by Robert Walker
oil on canvas, 1648
On display in Room 6 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6179
after Robert Nanteuil
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D30350
by James Tookey, after Robert Nanteuil
line engraving, late 18th to early 19th century
NPG D30352
by Francesco Bartolozzi
line engraving, published 1776
NPG D13884
by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D30351
'Philosophers of the last Century' (John Mayow; John Evelyn)
by James Caldwall, published by Robert John Thornton
line engraving and etching, published 20 December 1800
NPG D34358
by Thomas Bragg, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1818
NPG D2317
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