Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin

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Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin

by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, 1730s
14 1/2 in. x 9 1/4 in. (368 mm x 235 mm) plate size; 21 1/2 in. x 14 3/4 in. (546 mm x 376 mm) paper size
Acquired, before 1960
Reference Collection
NPG D42879

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  • Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 435 portraits.
  • John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist or producer associated with 290 portraits.
  • Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.

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  • NPG D20415: Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (from same plate)
  • NPG D31388: Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (from same plate)
  • NPG D34582: Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (from same plate)
  • NPG 5719: Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (after)

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