Sir John Vanbrugh
11 of 11 portraits of Sir John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh
by John Simon, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1715
13 7/8 in. x 10 in. (354 mm x 254 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D20308
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Sitterback to top
- Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726), Architect and dramatist. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 3231: Sir John Vanbrugh (after)
- NPG D11513: Sir John Vanbrugh (impression from same plate as)
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
Until 16 February 2014


