John Donne (1572-1631), Poet and divine
Sitter associated with 21 portraits
Donne was both a poet and clergyman. In his youth he wrote passionate and witty metaphysical love poems including The Bait and The Flea. He was ordained in 1615 by John King, Bishop of London. Thereafter he wrote eloquent religious verse and sermons. He was Chaplain to King James I and in 1621 was appointed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. His work became widely celebrated following general publication after his death.
by Unknown English artist
oil on panel, circa 1595
On display in Room 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6790
after Isaac Oliver
oil on canvas, (1616)
On display in Room 5 at Montacute House
NPG 1849
after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D21407
by Pierre Lombart
line engraving, published 1633
NPG D27961
by Pierre Lombart
line engraving, published 1633
NPG D27962
by Matthäus Merian the Younger
line engraving, published 1640
NPG D25950
by Matthäus Merian the Younger
line engraving, published 1640
NPG D25951
by Matthäus Merian the Younger
line engraving, published 1640
NPG D1307
by William Marshall
line engraving, published 1649
NPG D25490
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1649
NPG D7835
by Pierre Lombart, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1651
NPG D21409
ENGLAND'S WORTHIES. The Lives of the Most Eminent Persons from CONSTANTINE to This Present time
after Unknown artist
woodcut, published 1684
NPG D23930
by William Skelton
line engraving, probably early 19th century
NPG D25949
by James Peller Malcolm
etching, published 1820
NPG D21118
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1824
NPG D17161
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