John Hoskins
(circa 1590-1665), Miniature painterSitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 11 portraits
Little is known of the life of John Hoskins. From around 1634, he lived and worked as a miniaturist in London. In 1640, the king granted Hoskins an annuity of £200 for life, 'provided that he work not for any other without his Majesty's licence'.
after John Hoskins
oil on panel, after 1630, based on a work of circa 1625-1630
NPG 1114
by John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, circa 1628
NPG 6303
Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland
attributed to John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, 1630s
NPG 6304
by David Des Granges, after John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, based on a work of circa 1645
NPG 1924
probably after John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, based on a work of 1647
NPG 6275
Henry Capel, Baron Capel of Tewkesbury
by John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, circa 1655
NPG 5703
published by Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after John Hoskins
stipple engraving, published 1 January 1802
NPG D25784
published by Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after John Hoskins
stipple engraving, published 1802
NPG D30413
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
published by George Smeeton, after John Hoskins
line engraving, published 1814
NPG D29179
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
published by George Smeeton, after John Hoskins
stipple engraving, published 1 October 1814
NPG D29181
Mary (née Hawtrey), Lady Bankes
by Henry Bone, after John Hoskins
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1821
NPG D17242
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