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George Vertue

39 works

George Vertue (1684-1756) was a printmaker, draftsperson and copper engraver. Read more

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Engraved portrait of Richard III in robes and a gold chain, framed by an arch, crown, and a dragon at the base.

Richard III

1700

Line engraving of a bearded man in polished armour with a lace collar and beaded sash, holding a helmet.

Sir Walter Raleigh. Line engraving by P. Audinet, 1803, after G. Vertue

Engraved oval portrait of a crowned, bearded king above a table with books, a scroll, a crown, tents and ships.

Portrait of Alfred the Great

1732

Line engraving of Francis Bacon seated in an arched niche on a pedestal, with Latin inscriptions below.

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans. Line engraving by G. Vertue, 1730

Engraved oval portrait of an elderly man in a white wig and clerical bands, with stacked books and the name Samuel Dale below

Samuel Dale. Line engraving by G. Vertue, 1737

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in armour with lace collar and sash, labelled Maurice Prince of Orange.

Prince Maurits of Orange, Regent of the Netherlands

1615

Line engraving of Petrus Barwick, a man in a curled wig and lace collar, within an oval frame above a Latin inscription.

Peter Barwick. Line engraving by G. Vertue, 1721

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in dark dress and white collar, framed by an ornate cartouche with drapery and a coat

FRANCIS EARL of BEDFORD

1737

Engraved oval portrait of George Morley, Bishop of Winchester, in clerical robes with mitre, books and crossed keys.

GEORGE MORLEY Bishop of WINCHESTER

1740

Engraved oval portrait of John Locke, a man with long wavy hair in a dark robe, framed by ornate cartouche and books.

JOHN LOCKE Esq.

1738

Engraved print of a seated bearded man in a ruff and fur-trimmed robe in an arched niche above a Latin inscribed pedestal.

Francis Bacon

1684

Engraved oval portrait of bearded Archbishop Richard Bancroft in clerical dress, with coat of arms and ornate border.

Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury

published 1745

Engraved print of a stone monument with a bearded man writing with a quill, flanked by cherubs, a skull, and a coat of arms.

Shakespeare Monument in Church at Stratford-on-Avon

1684

Engraved oval portrait of a man in a curled wig and armor, with a floral garland frame and a coat of arms below.

Mr. de Rapin Thoyras

Date unknown

Engraved portrait of Lady Jane Grey in an oval frame, flanked by columns, a grieving figure, a crown and books.

Lady Jane Grey

1748

Engraved oval portrait of Robert Boyle in a periwig, surrounded by scientific instruments, books and a sunburst.

THE HON:ble ROBERT BOYLE

1740

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar and chain of office, holding a staff, with heraldic emblems.

THOMAS SACKVILLE EARL of DORSET, BARON of BUCKHURST, LORD HIGH TREASURER of ENGLAND; Chancellor of the University of…

1746

Engraved oval portrait of a man with long hair and white collar, surrounded by skull, books, quill and heraldic crest.

THOMAS WILLIS M. D. obt. 1675. AEta 54

1742

Engraved oval portrait of an elderly archbishop in a ruff collar, framed by scrolls, books and a coat of arms.

USHER ARCHBISHOP of ARMAGH

1738

Engraved plan and elevation of a classical fireworks machine with a central arch, royal arms, and sunburst, plus a ground pla

Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749

ca. 1749

Engraved portrait of William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury, with mitre, crozier, open book and coat of arms.

WILLIAM WARHAM ARCHBISHOP of CANTERBURY and LORDCHANCELLOR of ENGLAND to K. HEN. VIII

1738

Engraved oval portrait of George Morley, Bishop of Winchester, in clerical robes with a mitre and coat of arms in the frame.

Portret van George Morley

1740

Engraved oval portrait of a young woman with curled hair and a lace collar, inscribed Her Highness The Princess Anne.

Portret van Anna van Hannover

1718

Engraved oval portrait of an elderly man with white hair and clerical bands, with books beside him and a name cartouche below

Portret van Samuel Dale op 78-jarige leeftijd

1737

Engraved plan of the Greendale Oak with winding paths, an archway cut through the trunk, and an ornate decorative border.

Plattegrond van het pad door de Greendale Oak

1727

Engraving of the Greendale Oak near Welbeck, a tall gnarled tree with a hollow trunk and a small figure at its base.

Gezicht op de Greendale Oak

1727

Engraved interior with a crowned child kneeling before an armoured tomb effigy, adults praying at right, banners on walls.

Jacobus I, koning van Engeland, als kind geknield bij de tombe van zijn vader, Henry Stuart Darnley

1743

Engraved portrait of a bearded man with curly hair holding a book, with a curtain and bookshelves behind him and a Latin insc

Portret van Franciscus Junius

1743

Engraved oval portrait of John Milton with long hair and dark robe, framed by stone border and a printed verse below.

Portret van John Milton op 62-jarige leeftijd

1725

Engraved portrait of a crowned king seated on a throne, holding an orb and sceptre, wearing an ermine-trimmed robe.

Portret van Richard I, koning van Engeland

1718

Engraved portrait of a bewigged man in armor and cloak holding a book, with stacked books and a coat of arms below.

Portret van Paul de Rapin

1734

Engraved oval portrait of a bewigged man in a dark gown, gesturing, with a coat of arms and Latin inscription below.

Portret van John Flamsteed

1712

George Vertue (1684-1756) was a printmaker, draftsperson and copper engraver. George Vertue died in London. Browse 39 works by George Vertue from 7 museums, free to download in HD. Source: Wikidata