11 OF 45 
'Worthies of Britain' (Sir Isaac Newton; Edmond Halley; Nicholas Saunderson; John Flamsteed)
11 of 45 portraits of Sir Isaac Newton
'Worthies of Britain' (Sir Isaac Newton; Edmond Halley; Nicholas Saunderson; John Flamsteed)
by Francis Kyte, published by John Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1720-1745
14 in. x 10 in. (355 mm x 254 mm) plate size; 14 1/2 in. x 10 3/8 in. (367 mm x 265 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D20158
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Sittersback to top
- John Flamsteed (1646-1719), The first Royal Astronomer. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
- Edmond Halley (1656-1742), Astronomer. Sitter in 13 portraits.
- Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Mathematical scientist. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
- Nicholas Saunderson (1682-1739), Mathematician. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 113 portraits.
- Francis Kyte (active 1710-died 1744), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist associated with 32 portraits.
