Samuel Butler
16 of 26 portraits of Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler
by George Vertue, after Gilbert Soest
engraving, engraved 1730
10 3/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (263 mm x 227 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D19940
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Sitterback to top
- Samuel Butler (1612-1680), Author of 'Hudibras'. Sitter associated with 26 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Gilbert Soest (circa 1605-1681), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 51 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D32493: Samuel Butler (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D32494: Samuel Butler (impression from same plate as)



