John King (1559-1621), Bishop of London
Sitter associated with 10 portraits
A celebrated Calvinist preacher, King was at one time chaplain to the Lord Keeper Thomas Egerton. The latter's household included John Donne, who became a close friend of King's eldest son, Henry. Upon his arrival in London in 1603, James I made King one of his chaplains in ordinary. He was one of the most popular court preachers of the reign, held in high regard by Queen Anne and praised in punning fashion by James as 'the king of preachers'. King was consecrated Bishop of London in 1611. In his last years he presided over a campaign for the restoration of St Paul's Cathedral where he was eventually buried.
attributed to Nicholas Lockey
oil on panel, feigned oval, 1620
NPG 657
by Francis Delaram, published by Compton Holland, after Unknown artist
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D21431
by Simon de Passe
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D25874
by Simon de Passe
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D25875
by Simon de Passe, published by George Humble, after Nicholas Lockey
line engraving, circa 1620-1640
NPG D19566
after Simon de Passe, after Nicholas Lockey
line engraving, published 1650
NPG D21429
by Simon de Passe, published by George Humble, after Nicholas Lockey
line engraving, circa 1620-1640
NPG D21430
after Simon de Passe, after Nicholas Lockey
line engraving, published 1650
NPG D33767
All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
Category
Religion and Belief
Groups
Ministers and preachers
Place
London
