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John Calvin

(1509-1564), French theologian

Sitter in 9 portraits


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John Calvin, by Pierre Woeiriot - NPG D48080

John Calvin

by Pierre Woeiriot
hand-coloured engraving, 1547-1599
NPG D48080

John Calvin, by Unknown artist - NPG D48083

John Calvin

by Unknown artist
woodcut, 1580
NPG D48083

John Calvin, by Unknown artist - NPG D48084

John Calvin

by Unknown artist
woodcut, 1581
NPG D48084

Theologian Medallions, after Unknown artist - NPG D24786

Theologian Medallions

after Unknown artist
woodcut, possibly 17th century
NPG D24786

'The Candle is lighted, we can not blow out' (Leading Theologians of the Protestant Reformation), published by John Garrett - NPG D24005

'The Candle is lighted, we can not blow out' (Leading Theologians of the Protestant Reformation)

published by John Garrett
line engraving, after 1673
NPG D24005

The Reformation, by Unknown artist - NPG D23051

The Reformation

by Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1683
NPG D23051

The Reformation, by Unknown artist - NPG D43263

The Reformation

by Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1683
NPG D43263

John Calvin, published by Johannes Covens, published by Cornelis Mortier - NPG D48081

John Calvin

published by Johannes Covens, published by Cornelis Mortier
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D48081

The Primitive Reformers, by Unknown artist - NPG D42454

The Primitive Reformers

by Unknown artist
etching, published 1769
NPG D42454

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