Mr. Grinling Gibbons
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721), woodcarver and sculptor, by John Smith after Sir Godfrey Kneller (the original is in the National Portrait Gallery, London). Gibbons is shown holding a female bust and a pair of calipers.
Born in Rotterdam, Gibbons emigrated to England in 1667, after completing his apprenticeship. He first worked in York under the architect and builder John Etty (c.1634–1708).
Born in Rotterdam, Gibbons emigrated to England in 1667, after completing his apprenticeship. He first worked in York under the architect and builder John Etty (c.1634–1708).
Object Details
| ID: | PAF3316 |
|---|---|
| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Kneller, Godfrey; Smith, John |
| Date made: | 1690 |
| People: | Gibbons, Grinling |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Mount: 345 mm x 262 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.