Sir Robert Southwell
1 portrait
Sir Robert Southwell
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1704
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (360 mm x 265 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11691
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Robert Southwell (1635-1702), Diplomat; secretary of state for Ireland; President of the Royal Society. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19980: Sir Robert Southwell (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D31190: Sir Robert Southwell (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D41988: Sir Robert Southwell (impression from same plate as)
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
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