Peter Scheemakers
(1691-1781), SculptorSitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 4 portraits
Sculptor. Born in Antwerp, he came to London and by 1725 entered into partnership with his countryman Laurent Delvaux (with whom he visited Rome, 1728-30). His reputation was established by his celebrated statue of Shakespeare, 1740, in Westminster Abbey, after a design by William Kent. A rival of Rysbrack, he had a large practice in monuments and busts; he retired to his native Antwerp in 1771.
Unknown man, formerly known as John Hampden
attributed to Peter Scheemakers
terracotta bust, 18th or 19th century
NPG 146
Memorial to William Shakespeare for poets' corner in Westminster Abbey
by Andrew Miller, after Peter Scheemakers
line engraving, 1741
NPG D27949
Memorial to William Shakespeare for poets' corner in Westminster Abbey
after Hubert-François Gravelot (né Bourguignon), after Peter Scheemakers
etching, 1741
NPG D41656
probably after Peter Scheemakers
line engraving, (circa 1750-1775)
NPG D18820
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