John Smith
(1580-1631), Soldier and colonistSitter in 3 portraits
A soldier and colonial governor, Smith sailed on the first English voyage to Virginia. Portraits frequently appeared alongside maps of territories discovered by explorers with inscriptions such as 'observed and described by Captayn John Smith, 1614'.
after Simon de Passe
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D32914
published by William Richardson, after Simon de Passe
line engraving, early 19th century
NPG D26123
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