John Fletcher (1579-1625), Dramatist
Sitter associated with 14 portraits
John Fletcher was an immensely popular and prolific playwright who wrote three plays jointly with Shakespeare: Cardenio (now lost), The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII and The Two Noble Kinsmen. He is particularly known, however, for his many collaborations with Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), including Philaster (c.1609), The Maid's Tragedy (c.1610) and A King and No King (c.1611).
after Unknown artist
oil on canvas, late 17th century (circa 1620)
On display at Montacute House
NPG 420
by Unknown artist
oil on oak panel, circa 1620
On display in Room 4 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6829
by William Marshall
line engraving, published 1647
NPG D27963
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1647
NPG D16239
'Worthies of Britain' (Edmund Spenser; Geoffrey Chaucer; John Fletcher; Francis Beaumont)
by Francis Kyte, printed and sold by John Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1725-1745
NPG D20292
by George Vertue
engraving, engraved 1729
NPG D18803
by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1729
NPG D16240
after George Vertue
line engraving, mid to late 18th century
NPG D27965
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D27966
by P. Rothwell, published by Harrison & Co, after George Vertue
line engraving, published 1794
NPG D27968
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, August 1815
NPG D17159
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1647
NPG D19490
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