Thomas Chubb
(1679-1747), Theologian and philosopherEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 3 portraits
As an author and theologian, Chubb's writings, which questioned the divinity of Christ, ignited much controversy. He published numerous tracts, amongst them, 'The Supremacy of the Father Asserted'(1715) and 'The Previous Question with regard to Religion' (1725) which ran to four editions and won him praise from both Voltaire and Alexander Pope.
by George Beare
oil on canvas, 1747
NPG 1122
by Gerhard Bockman, after George Beare
mezzotint, (1747)
NPG D1444
by Gerhard Bockman, after George Beare
mezzotint, (1747)
NPG D1445
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