Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?-1400), Poet
Sitter associated with 21 portraits
The son of a London vintner, Chaucer spent much of his life in the service of the crown. His poetry reflects the influence of the countries to which he was sent on various missions. The period of French influence lasted from 1359-72; that of Italian, in which he was influenced by Boccaccio whom he met, from 1372-86; and finally his mature style which lasted from 1386 to his death in 1400. It was during this period that he wrote The Canterbury Tales, the first book published by printing press in England.
after Unknown artist
oil on panel, (after 1400)
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by Robert Vaughan
line engraving, probably 17th century
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'The progenie of Geffrey Chaucer' (Geoffrey Chaucer)
by Unknown engraver
etching, 1602
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ENGLAND'S WORTHIES. The Lives of the Most Eminent Persons from CONSTANTINE to This Present time
after Unknown artist
woodcut, published 1684
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by George Vertue
line engraving, early 18th century
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after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
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published by John Hinton
line engraving, probably 18th century
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by George Naylor
mezzotint, 18th century
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1717
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'Worthies of Britain' (Edmund Spenser; Geoffrey Chaucer; John Fletcher; Francis Beaumont)
by Francis Kyte, printed and sold by John Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1725-1745
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'Poets and Philosophers of England'
by John Simon
mezzotint, mid 18th century
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'Poets and Philosophers of England'
by John Simon
mezzotint, mid 18th century
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by George Vertue
engraving, engraved 1728
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1737
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by Jacobus Houbraken
line engraving, published 1741
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by Joseph Collyer the Younger
line engraving, published 1774
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after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, possibly early 19th century
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after Unknown artist
collotype, late 19th century or early 20th century
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Literature, Journalism and Publishing
Groups
Poets
Place
London
