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Geoffrey Chaucer

(1340?-1400), Poet

Sitter in 23 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.

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Geoffrey Chaucer, after Unknown artist - NPG 532

Geoffrey Chaucer

after Unknown artist
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1400
NPG 532

Geoffrey Chaucer, by Robert Vaughan - NPG D24079

Geoffrey Chaucer

by Robert Vaughan
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D24079

Geoffrey Chaucer, by George Vertue - NPG D24073

Geoffrey Chaucer

by George Vertue
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D24073

Geoffrey Chaucer, after Unknown artist - NPG D24076

Geoffrey Chaucer

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24076

Geoffrey Chaucer, published by John Hinton - NPG D24078

Geoffrey Chaucer

published by John Hinton
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D24078

Geoffrey Chaucer, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D32930

Geoffrey Chaucer

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1717
NPG D32930

Geoffrey Chaucer, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D33018

Geoffrey Chaucer

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1737
NPG D33018

Geoffrey Chaucer, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D33019

Geoffrey Chaucer

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1737
NPG D33019

Geoffrey Chaucer, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D16238

Geoffrey Chaucer

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1737
NPG D16238

Geoffrey Chaucer, by Jacobus Houbraken - NPG D24074

Geoffrey Chaucer

by Jacobus Houbraken
line engraving, published 1741
NPG D24074

Geoffrey Chaucer, by Jacobus Houbraken, published by  John & Paul Knapton - NPG D42919

Geoffrey Chaucer

by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1741 (1741)
NPG D42919

Geoffrey Chaucer, by Joseph Collyer the Younger - NPG D24075

Geoffrey Chaucer

by Joseph Collyer the Younger
line engraving, published 1774
NPG D24075

Geoffrey Chaucer, after Unknown artist - NPG D24077

Geoffrey Chaucer

after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, possibly early 19th century
NPG D24077

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