Robert Boyle
16 of 22 portraits of Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle
by George Vertue, after Johann Kerseboom, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1740
14 3/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (365 mm x 240 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D30347
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Sitterback to top
- Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Chemist and natural philosopher. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Johann Kerseboom (died 1708), Artist. Artist associated with 32 portraits.
- John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist associated with 227 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.



