Portraits of Historical Figures

Illustrations of notable individuals from history, rendered with attention to period attire and style, emphasizing facial features and expressions.

'Denham', (c1614-1669), 1830. Sir John Denham (c1614-1669) Anglo-Irish poet and courtier educated at Trinity College, Oxford and at Lincoln's Inn, notorious for heavy gambling. During the English Civil War, was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey.His second wife Margaret had a public affair with King James II. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Daniel Casper, Daniel Caspar, from 1670 Casper von Lohenstein, 25 January 1635 - 28 April 1683, a German jurist, diplomat, translator, poet / Daniel Casper, Daniel Caspar, ab 1670 Casper von Lohenstein, 25. Januar 1635 - 28. April 1683, ein deutscher Jurist, Diplomat, Übersetzer, Dichter, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Hendrick van der Burch 1627- ca.1666 Dutch painter From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

(Pierre) Beaumarchais, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Historic print, copper engraving, 1767, portrait of Johann Melchior Goeze, 1717 - 1786, a Lutheran theologian, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Goethe's father, historical illustration in Deutsche Literaturgeschichte or German literature from 1885

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, 1 July 1646 - 14 November 1716, a German philosopher, mathematician, jurist, historian and political advisor of the early Enlightenment / Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, 1. Juli 1646 - 14. November 1716, ein deutscher Philosoph, Mathematiker, Jurist, Historiker und politischer Berater der frühen Aufklärung, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Historical drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Johann Gottfried von Herder, 1744 - 1803, a German poet, translator, theologian and philosopher of history and culture of the Weimar Classics

'Denham', (c1614-1669), 1830. Sir John Denham (c1614-1669) Anglo-Irish poet and courtier educated at Trinity College, Oxford and at Lincoln's Inn, notorious for heavy gambling. During the English Civil War, was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey.His second wife Margaret had a public affair with King James II. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

John Milton (1608-1674). British poet. Engraving. 19th century.

Jan Van Huysum, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1858.

Historical drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Paul Gerhardt, 1607 - 1676, a Lutheran protestant theologian and German hymn writer

La Rochefoucauld, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, auch Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, 7. Dezember 1598, 28. November 1680, einer der bedeutendsten italienischen Bildhauer und Architek...

Thomas Sydenham. Line engraving by J. G. Seiller, 1716, after Mary Beale, 1672.

José Antonio de Gaztañeta Iturribalzaga (1656-1728), marino de la armada española. Grabado de 1877.

Historical drawing from the 19th Century, portrait, Justus Jonas the Elder, 1493 - 1555, a German jurist, humanist, Lutheran theologian and reformer

Historic print, copper engraving, portrait of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, 1646 - 1716, a German philosopher, scientist, mathematician, diplomat, physicist, historian and politician, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Anthony Ashley Cooper, Shaftesbury for short, 26 February 1671, 15 February 1713, was an English philosopher, writer, politician, art critic and liter...

Thomas Tyrwhitt (born 1730, died 1786), British classical philologist, colored woodcut from Crabbe's Historical Dictionary from 1825, historical, digital reproduction.

Johannes Hevelius, German astronomer, 1673. Artist: Unknown

Oglethorpe (James Edward), Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Frans Hals 1584-1666 Dutch painter From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

Historical print, portrait of Ronald Searle, 1811 - 1878, a German writer, playwright and journalist of the early Age of Realism, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature, by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Matthias Johann Baron von der Schulenburg, since 1715 Count von der Schulenburg, 8 August 1661, 14 March 1747, 1880, woodcut, Germany, Europe

'William Penn, founded the Province of Pennsylvania', 1823. Artist: Chapman & Co

'N. Copernicus', (late 18th early 19th century). Creator: J Chapman.

Historic steel engraving from the 19th century, portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, 1724 - 1803, a German poet

Lorenzo I. de Medici or Lorenzo the Magnificent, 1449 - 1492, Italian politician and local lord of Florence, woodcut from 1880

Historic print, painting, 1773, portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur by Gustav Koennecke, picture atlas, 1887

Historic drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Andreas Hammerschmidt, 1611 - 1675, a German composer and Baroque organist, composer of sacred music

Henri Coiffier Ruzé dEffiat, marquis de Cinq-Mar, 1620, 1642, was a French courtier, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century ori...

JOHN COOK Solicitor General and chief prosecutor at the trial of King Charles I; upon the Restoration sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered

Franz Egon von Fuerstenberg-Heiligenberg, 10 April 1626, 1 April 1682, was Bishop of Strasbourg, Abbot of Murbach Monastery, 1663 to 1682, as well as Prime Minister of the Electorate of Cologne, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Desiderius Erasmus von Rotterdam, 28. Oktober 1466, 11. Juli 1536, war ein bedeutender niederländischer Gelehrter des Renaissance-Humanismus, Historis...

Historic print, copper engraving, portrait of Christian Adolph Klotz, 1738 - 1771, a German philologist, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Moliere (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) (1622-1673). French playwright, actor, and poet. Portrait. Engraving by Huyot after a painting by Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694-1752), engraved by Lepicie. XVIIme siecle: lettres, sciences et arts, France 1590-1700 (17th century: letters, sciences and arts), by Paul Lacroix. Published in Paris by Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1882.

Philipp Jacob Spener, 13 January 1635, 5 February 1705, was a German Lutheran theologian and one of the best known representatives of Pietism, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Gerard van Swieten, German also Gerhard von Swieten, from 1753 Baron van Swieten, 7 May 1700, 18 June 1772, was a physician of Dutch origin, personal ...

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek, Poet and Marble Painter in Amsterdam The Netherlands, Arnoud van Halen, 1700 - 1732

Historical drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden-Baden or Tuerkenlouis, 1655 - 1707, regent of the marquisate of Baden-Baden, lieutenant general and commander of the imperial troops in the Turkish wars

Simon Dach, 29. Juli 1605, 15. April 1659, war ein deutscher Dichter der Barockzeit, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 1...

Hugh Blair (7 April 1718 - 27 December 1800) was a Scottish clergyman, writer, and rhetorician. He is considered one of the most influential authors of the Scottish Enlightenment. Colored woodcut from Crabbe's Historical Dictionary from 1825. Historical, digital reproduction.

Cristóbal Colón (-1506), navegante, cartógrafo, almirante y gobernador de las Indias occidentales. Grabado de 1840.

David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, 1600-1682, was a Scottish-born cavalry officer. He fought for the Swedish army of Gustavus Adolphus during the Thirty Years' War, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Historical illustration from the 19th century, portrait of Guarino da Verona or Guarino Veronese, Guarino Guarini, 1370 - 1460, a scholar and humanist of the Italian Renaissance

JOHN CLEVELAND Cavalier poet Date: 1613 - 1658

Historical drawing from the 19th Century, portrait of Alfred the Great, 847-899, King of the West Saxons, Wessex and the Anglo-Saxons

Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), drawing from 1785, steel engraving before 1880

Christopher Wren born October 30, 1632 in East-Knoyle in Wiltshire, died March 8, 1723 in Hampton Court was a British astronomer and architect. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated,

The Duke of Orleans.Artist: Geoffroy

Baruch de Spinoza, Bento de Espinosa, Benedictus de Spinoza, 24 November 1632, 21 February 1677, was a Dutch philosopher, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

Christopher Wren, English architect, mathematician and physicist, early 20th century. Artist: Unknown

Jean Baptiste Racine, 22 December 1639, 21 April 1699, was one of the most important authors of French classicism, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), balloonist and inventor of the parachute. Woodblock engraving by H. Rousseau after E. Thomas from Louis Figuier's "Les Merveilles de la Science: Aerostats" (Marvels of Science: Air Balloons), Furne, Jouvet et Cie, Paris, 1868.

'A. Gifford D.D.', (1700-1784), 1830. Andrew Gifford (1700-1784) English Baptist minister and numismatist, fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and assistant librarian in the British Museum in 1757. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Christian Gotthilf Salzmann (1 June 1744, 31 October 1811) was a German Protestant pastor and pedagogue, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

John Locke 1632 1704 English philosopher who founded the school of empiricism, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 - 9 May 1805) was a German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright. During the last seventeen years of his life (1788-1805), Schiller struck up a productive friendship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. They frequently discussed issues concerning aesthetics, and Schiller encouraged Goethe to finish works he left as sketches. This relationship and these discussions led to a period now referred to as Weimar Classicism. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.

William Aikman (1682-1731) Scottish portrait painter, engraving from A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen by Thomas Thomson (1870), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

WILLIAM DOBSON artist, depicted with palette, brushes, dividers and other tools of his trade. Date: 1610 - 1646

Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) Scottish theologian and historian, a brilliant linguist who was fluent in Dutch, French, Latin, Greek and Hebrew in addition to his native English. After the flight of James II, he was appointed Bishop of Salisbury by William III, author of The History of His Own Times (London, 1723), engraving from A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen by Thomas Thomson (1870), historical, digitally restored reproduction of

Nicolas Boileau alias Despreaux or Boileau-Despreaux, 1 November 1636, 13 March 1711, was a French author, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, original date unknown

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus approx. 1466/1469 to 1536. Dutch humanist and theologian, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not stated,

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Detail. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VI. 1857. Author: Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882). French engraver.

Charles Dugua (Charles François Joseph Dugua) (1744-1802). French general during the French Revolution. He took part in the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt and Syria. Portrait. Drawing by Liénard. Engraving by Pannemaker. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 2nd part, 1879.

WENZEL (Wenceslas) HOLLAR Bohemian artist working mostly in England where he did superb portraits, London views and other subjects in his own inimitable style. Date: 1607 - 1677

Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899), French Painter and Sculptor, Head and Shoulders Portrait, Steel Engraving, Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America by Evert A. Duyckinck, Published by Henry J. Johnson, Johnson, Wilson & Company, New York,

Georg Neumark, Historical illustration from Otto von Leixner, Illustrated history of German literature, Leipzig and Berlin 1880, first volume, Germany, Europe

Martín Lutero (1483-1526), teólogo impulsor de la reforma protestante. Grabado de 1900.

'Gerhard Johann David Scharnhorst', (1933). Creator: Unknown.

Portrait of Giovan Battista or Giambattista Casti (1724-1803), Italian poet and writer by Francesco Rosaspina (1762-1841), engraving

Historical drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Nikolaus Kopernikus or Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 - 1543, canon of the cathedral of Frauenburg, lawyer, doctor, mathematician and astronomer

Portrait of a Gentleman early 18th century European. Portrait of a Gentleman. European. early 18th century. Oil on copper

Claude Lorrain, Claude GelEe oder Claude Le Lorrain, Claudio di Lorena, 1600, 23. November 1682, war ein französischer Maler des Barock, Historisch, d...

The Duke of Berry, vintage engraving. The Duke of Berry, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656410

William Penn (born 14 October 1644 in London, died 30 July 1718 in Ruscombe, Berkshire) founded the colony of Pennsylvania in what is now the USA, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Andrew Marvell, 1621-1678, English metaphysical poetJohn Milton 1608-1674 English poet, illustration from Old England's Worthies, published around 1880, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Adam Pynacker ca. 1620-1673 Dutch artist, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

John Benbow 1653 to 1702 English admiral Engraved by W T Mote after Sir G Kneller From the book The National Portrait Gallery Volume IV published c1820

Aristotle born 384 BC died 322 BC. Greek philosopher. From the book Crabbes Historical Dictionary published 1825.

Lemercier, Alfred, Bracquemond, Félix, Jean Dolent, Portrait of Jean Dolent, verso middle - stamped, print, prints, recto middle - stamped, height 165 mm, width 104 mm, 1833 - 1914-10-29, print maker, printmaker, 1887 - 1887, fourth quarter 19th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design of, printer

Klopstock, Friedrich Gottlieb .

'Sir Henry Slingsby of Red House', c1630-1650, (1911). Artist: Unknown.

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Navigator and colonist of the Americas. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration.

Edward Hyde 1. Earl of Clarendon Viscount Cornbury Sir Edward Hyde und Baron Hyde of Hindon 1609 1674 Englischer Staatsmann / Edward Hyde 1st Earl of Clarendon Viscount Cornbury Sir Edward Hyde and Baron Hyde of Hindon 1609 1674 English statesman From the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume III published 1806, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated,

Johann Gottfried Seume, 29 January 1763 - 13 June 1810, was a German writer and poet, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Joachim Christian Nettelbeck, September 20, 1738, January 29, 1824, was a well-known German folk hero through his role in defending Kolberg in 1807, woodcut, Germany, Europe

The false Dmitri, Yuri Otrepyev, as monk Grigory Otrepyev, Pseudo-Dimitri or Pseudo-Demetrius, born around 1580 - May 27, 1606, was Russian tsar for a short time in 1605/06 as Dimitri II. / Der falsche Dmitri, Juri Otrepjew, als Mönch Grigori Otrepjew, Pseudo-Dimitri oder Pseudo-Demetrius, geboren um 1580 - 27. Mai 1606, war 1605/06 als Dimitri II. für kurze Zeit russischer Zar, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Rene Descartes Artist Unknown

Soufflot, architect of the Pantheon of the table, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1878.

Rigas Feraios (1757-1798) on 200 Drachmes 1996 Banknote from Greece. Greek writer and a forerunner of the Greek War of Independence.

Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, April 2, 1719 - February 18, 1803, poet, patron of literature, and collector of the German Enlightenment and exponent of the Enlightenment culture of friendship / Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, 2. April 1719 - 18. Februar 1803, Dichter, Literaturmäzen und Sammler der deutschen Aufklärung und Exponent der Freundschaftskultur der Aufklärung, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, 10 November 1759, 9 May 1805, was a German poet, philosopher, physician, historian and playwright, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Jan van Goyen 1596-1656 Dutch artist From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

Historical illustration from the 19th century, portrait of Karl Wilhelm Friedrich von Schlegel, 1772 - 1829, a German philosopher, writer, critic, literary historian and translator

THOMAS INGLEFIELD born without arms or legs in 1769, yet taught himself to draw with the stump of his arm. Date: 1804

Robert Blake 1599 to 1657 English admiral Engraved by Cochran after Briggs From the book The National Portrait Gallery Volume IV published c1820

Historia de Catalunya. Rafael Casanova Comes (1660-1743), consejero de la ciudad de Barcelona. Cromo de Xacolata Juncosa. Año 1932. Author: Albert Mestre Moragas.

Fouche, vintage engraving. Fouche, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656318

VICO, Giambattista (Nápoles, 1668-Nápoles, 1744), historiador, filósofo y filólogo italiano. En la "Scienza nuova", sostiene que todo pueblo conoce el siguiente desarrollo: la edad divina o mítica, caracterizada por la teocracia; la edad heróica o de la fuerza, con un gobierno aristocrático; la edad humana, la edad de la libertad y la razón.

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