Robert Boyle
(1627-1691), Chemist and natural philosopherEarly Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 22 portraits
A natural philosopher, chemist and theologian, Boyle discovered 'Boyle's Law' of the pressure and volume of gases; his scientific writings brought him a European reputation. He attacked the traditional belief that matter was composed of the four elements, and was a founder member of the Royal Society. By his will he founded the 'Boyle lectures' to illustrate the harmony between science and religion.
by John Faber Jr, published by Carington Bowles
mezzotint, (circa 1689-1690)
NPG D19703
by and published by Pieter Schenck, after Johann Kerseboom
mezzotint, (circa 1689-1690)
NPG D19712
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