Francis Barlow
(active 1648-died 1704), Painter and etcherArtist associated with 62 portraits
Lincolnshire-born Barlow was apprenticed to the portrait painter William Shepherd. From around 1653, he worked in London as a painter of animals, birds, and country life. In the 1650s and early 1660s, and between 1685 and 1694, Barlow designed sets of natural history plates, which were etched by Wenceslaus Hollar, Richard Gaywood, Jan Griffier, and Francis Place. These prints continued to be published well into the following century and were an important source for artists and craftsmen of succeeding generations.
by Francis Barlow
etching, published 1652
NPG D9510
'Oliver Cromwell between Two Pillars'
by William Faithorne, after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1658
NPG D22716
'The Emblems of England' (Oliver Cromwell)
attributed to William Faithorne, after Francis Barlow, after Unknown artist
stipple and etching, 1658
NPG D2233
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
by Francis Barlow, sold by Steven Lye
line engraving, circa 1665-1675
NPG D29395
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
by Francis Barlow, sold by Steven Lye
etching, circa 1665-1675
NPG D13256
possibly by Francis Barlow
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D29795
'Mr Dugdale in Staffordshire reading several letters relateing to the Plott' (Stephen Dugdale)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(a)
'Mr Jeninso examin'd by ye Privy Councell' (Robert Jenison)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(b)
'Pickerin attempts to kill ye K. in St James Park' (Thomas Pickering)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(c)
'Gavan informs the Fathers of the affairs in Staffordshire' (John Gavan)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(d)
'Fenwick at Dover, sending Students to St Omers' (John Caldwell (John Fenwick))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(e)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(f)
'Sr. William Waller burning Popish books, Images and Reliques' (Sir William Waller)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(g)
'Pickerin Executed' (Thomas Pickering)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(h)
'Severall Jesuitts receiving Commissions to Stir the People to Rebellion in Scotland'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(i)
'Whitebread made Provintiall' (Thomas Whitbread (Thomas Harcourt))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(j)
'Ashby received instruction of Whitebread for the Society to offer Sr George Wakeman 10000£'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(k)
'Ireland and Grove drawn to their execution' (William Ireland (William Ironmonger); John Grove)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(l)
'The Consult at the white horse Taverne'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23011(m)
'Dr Oates discovereth ye Plot to ye King and Councell' (Titus Oates; King Charles II)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(a)
'Mr Everard imprison'd in the Tower' (Edmund Everard)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(b)
'The Irish Ruffians going for Windsor'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(c)
'Mr Langhorn delivering out Comissions for Severall Offic.rs' (Richard Langhorne)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(d)
'The Seizing Severall Conspirators'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(e)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(f)
'Coleman examin'd in Newgate by Severall Lords' (Edward Colman (Coleman))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(g)
'Coleman drawn to his execution' (Edward Colman (Coleman))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(h)
'Dr Oates receives letters from ye Fathers to carry beyond Sea' (Titus Oates)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(i)
'Coleman giveth a Guiny to Incourage ye 4 Ruffians' (Edward Colman (Coleman))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(j)
'Dr Oates discovereth Gavan in the Lobby' (Titus Oates; John Gavan)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(k)
'Sr E.B. Godfree takeing Dr Oates his depositions' (Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey; Titus Oates)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(l)
'The Plot first hatcht at Rome by the Pope and Cardinalls &ct'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23012(m)
'Capt. Bedlow examind by ye Secret Comitee of the House of Commons' (William Bedloe)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(a)
'Redding endeavouring to Corrupt Capt. Bedloe' (Mr Reddin (Redding); William Bedloe)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(b)
'Reddin Standing in ye Pillory' (Mr Reddin (Redding))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(c)
'Capt. Bedlow carrying letters to Forraigne Parts' (William Bedloe)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(d)
'Father Connyers Preaching against ye Oathes of Alejance & Supremacy'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(e)
'The Conspirators Signeing ye Resolve for killing the King'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(f)
'Whitebread writeing letters concerning the State of Ireland' (Thomas Whitbread (Thomas Harcourt))
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(g)
'Capt. Berry and Alderman Brooks are offer'd 500£ to cast the Plot on the Protestants'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(h)
'The Execution of the 5 Jesuitts'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(i)
'The Tryall of Sr. G. Wakeman & 3 Benedictine Monks'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(j)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(k)
'London remember the 2d. of September 1666'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23013(l)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(a)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(b)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(c)
'Sr. EB. Godfree is perswaded to goe down Somerset house yard'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(d)
'Sr. E.B. Godfree Strangled, Girald going to stab him'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(e)
'Sr. E.B. Godfree Carrying up into a Roome'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(f)
'The body of Sr. E.B.Godfree is shew'd to Capt Bedlow & Mr Prance'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(g)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(h)
'The body of Sr. E.B.G. carry'd to Prim rose hill on a Horse'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(i)
'The Murtherers of S.E.B Godfree are diverting themselves at Bow after the murther'
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(j)
'The Execution of the murtherers of Sr. E.B. Godfree' (Robert Green; Henry Berry; Lawrence Hill)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(k)
'The Funerall of Sr. E.B. Godfree' (Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(l)
'The Consult att Somerset house' (William Bedloe; Le Fevre (Phaire); Walsh)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1679
NPG D23014(m)
'The Earle of Essex's Throat Cut' (Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex; John Holland; Major Webster)
after Francis Barlow
line engraving, 1683 or after
NPG D23013(m)
published by John Smith, after Francis Barlow
mezzotint, circa 1683-1729
NPG D11800
possibly published by John Smith, after Francis Barlow
mezzotint, circa 1683
NPG D11846
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