Retrato de Godfrey Kneller

As 100 Pinturas Mais Famosas de Godfrey Kneller, uma Seleção da Galeria

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De todas as obras originais que Godfrey Kneller deixou, a mais famosa é Isaac Newton (1702). Logo atrás vêm Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin (1682) e William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1690). Nosso catálogo contém 372 obras de Godfrey Kneller; a galeria preservou as 100 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.

1646 – 1723, Lübeck Baroque style Mais obras: National Portrait Gallery

As 10 principais pinturas de Godfrey Kneller: a escolha da galeria

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Isaac Newton (1702) de Godfrey Kneller

Isaac Newton

1702 · Oil On Canvas

This portrait of Isaac Newton was executed by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt. in 1702. The sitter, recognized as one of the greatest of all scientists and thinkers, is presented through the meticulous technique of a painter who served the courts of Charles II, James II, William and Mary, and George I. Kneller’s position as a prominent portraitist is reflected in this depiction of a man whose intellectual contributions fundamentally altered…

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Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin (1682) de Godfrey Kneller

Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin

1682 · Oil On Canvas · Museu Hermitage, São Petersburgo

Sir Godfrey Kneller’s “Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin” (1682) is more than just a likeness; it's a meticulously crafted tableau of power, ambition, and the carefully constructed image of a formidable Russian statesman. Painted during the reign of Charles II in England, this remarkable work offers a rare glimpse into the intricate world of European diplomacy and the burgeoning influence of Russia on the continent. The portrait depicts Potyomkin, a high-ranking…

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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1690) de Godfrey Kneller

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford

1690 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

A single figure occupies the center of the frame, anchored by the gravity of his own station. William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, is rendered in a moment of stillness, his presence defined by the heavy architecture of his ceremonial robes. The light catches the sharp, white edges of a lace cravat and the powdered texture of a voluminous periwig. He is a pillar of fabric and bone against a…

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Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton (1710) de Godfrey Kneller

Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton

1710 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

A single light source strikes from the upper left, carving the face of Thomas Wharton out of a deep, somber shadow. He sits in a three-quarter pose, his gaze fixed directly upon the viewer with a steady, unblinking authority. The darkness behind him is a warm, muted brown, pushing his figure forward into the room. His hair, a voluminous mass of light brown curls, frames a face of smooth skin…

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Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough (1717) de Godfrey Kneller

Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough

1717 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

A single, heavy shadow anchors the room. Within this darkness, Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough, emerges through a sudden collision of light and texture. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, his body turned slightly away while his eyes lock onto the viewer with a steady, direct gaze. A voluminous, light brown periwig frames a face rendered with smooth, pale precision. The light catches the crest of his white…

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Queen Anne (1690) de Godfrey Kneller

Queen Anne

1690 · Oil · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

In this 1690 portrait, Queen Anne is presented with a quiet, commanding dignity that defines the Baroque era. She is captured in a three-quarter length pose, standing with a poised elegance that suggests both her royal status and a certain personal composure. The composition draws the eye through the sweeping curves of her heavy drapery and the fluid folds of her gown, creating a sense of movement within a formal…

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Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford (1714) de Godfrey Kneller

Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford

1714 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

The portrait presents Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, in a vertical three-quarter length composition. He is positioned slightly off-center against a muted, dark ochre background. The subject wears a large powdered wig and an elaborate lace cravat. A heavy blue mantle, lined with white ermine fur, drapes over his shoulders and falls in voluminous, flowing curves. Beneath this, his period clothing features structured silhouettes and textures of silk and…

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Sir Samuel Garth (1707) de Godfrey Kneller

Sir Samuel Garth

1707 · Oil · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

The room falls away into a deep, impenetrable darkness, leaving only the man to emerge from the gloom. He sits in a three-quarter view, his body angled toward the right while his gaze meets the viewer from the left, creating an immediate sense of encounter. A strong, singular light source strikes his face and the voluminous, snowy curls of his powdered wig, casting the rest of his form into a…

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Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1704) de Godfrey Kneller

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend

1704 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

This oil on canvas portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt. depicts Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend. The subject is presented in a full-length, vertical composition, positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric background. He is shown wearing voluminous red velvet robes accented by white ermine fur and a lace cravat. A large, white wig frames his face, which is illuminated by a light source from the side, creating a chiaroscuro…

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Charles Fitzroy, 2nd Duke of Grafton (1703) de Godfrey Kneller

Charles Fitzroy, 2nd Duke of Grafton

1703 · Oil On Canvas · National Portrait Gallery, Londres

The subject is a young man positioned in a three-quarter length view against a dark, indistinct background. He wears a deep reddish-orange velvet jacket that catches the light, creating highlights on the folds of the fabric. A white, ruffled shirt is visible at the neck, providing a sharp tonal contrast to the darker tones of his attire. On his head, he wears a turban-like cap with voluminous folds. The lighting…

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11Anthony Leigh (1689) de Godfrey KnellerAnthony Leigh1689 · National Portrait Gallery 12Sir John Vanbrugh (1707) de Godfrey KnellerSir John Vanbrugh1707 · National Portrait Gallery 13Unknown man, formerly known as Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney (1700) de Godfrey KnellerUnknown man, formerly known as Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney1700 · National Portrait Gallery 14Edward Southwell (1702) de Godfrey KnellerEdward Southwell1702 15Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (1707) de Godfrey KnellerSidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin1707 · National Portrait Gallery 16Aubrey de Vere, 20th Earl of Oxford (1690) de Godfrey KnellerAubrey de Vere, 20th Earl of Oxford1690 · National Portrait Gallery 17Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (1703) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset1703 · National Portrait Gallery 18Portrait of Johann Philipp Schönborn, elector of Mainz (1666) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of Johann Philipp Schönborn, elector of Mainz1666 · Kunsthistorisches Museum 19Arthur Maynwaring (1707) de Godfrey KnellerArthur Maynwaring1707 · National Portrait Gallery 20William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1717) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath1717 · National Portrait Gallery 21Edward Russell, Earl of Orford, Captain John Benbow and Admiral Ralph Delavall (1692) de Godfrey KnellerEdward Russell, Earl of Orford, Captain John Benbow and Admiral Ralph Delavall1692 · Government Art Collection 22King George I (1716) de Godfrey KnellerKing George I1716 · National Portrait Gallery 23Self-portrait (1670) de Godfrey KnellerSelf-portrait1670 24Sir Henry Booth, 1st Earl of Warrington (1651-1694) (1674) de Godfrey KnellerSir Henry Booth, 1st Earl of Warrington (1651-1694)1674 · Dunham Massey Hall 25Abraham banishes Hagar and Ishmael (1670) de Godfrey KnellerAbraham banishes Hagar and Ishmael1670 · Bavarian State Painting Collections 26Georg Schweigger (1674) de Godfrey KnellerGeorg Schweigger1674 · Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum 27A scholar in his study (1668) de Godfrey KnellerA scholar in his study1668 · Agnes Etherington Art Center 28Scholar in His Study (1668) de Godfrey KnellerScholar in His Study1668 29Portrait of Johann Adam Reincken (1674) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of Johann Adam Reincken1674 · Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte 30The Philosopher (1668) de Godfrey KnellerThe Philosopher1668 · St. Anne's Museum 31Walter Charleton MD (1619-1707) (1670) de Godfrey KnellerWalter Charleton MD (1619-1707)1670 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery 32Elijah and the Angel (1672) de Godfrey KnellerElijah and the Angel1672 · Tate Britain 33Margrave Johann Friedrich von Brandenburg-Ansbach (1681) de Godfrey KnellerMargrave Johann Friedrich von Brandenburg-Ansbach1681 · Bavarian State Painting Collections 34Barbara Talbot, Viscountess Longueville (c.1670-1763) as a girl (1677) de Godfrey KnellerBarbara Talbot, Viscountess Longueville (c.1670-1763) as a girl1677 · Lacock Abbey 35Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester (1657-1717) (1685) de Godfrey KnellerCatherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester (1657-1717)1685 · Kedleston Hall 36Charles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704) (1680) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704)1680 · Hardwick Hall 37Possibly Colonel William Windham I, MP (1647-1689) (1684) de Godfrey KnellerPossibly Colonel William Windham I, MP (1647-1689)1684 · Felbrigg Hall 38Sir Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow (1654-1717), Speaker of the House of Commons, 1708 - 1710 (1680) de Godfrey KnellerSir Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow (1654-1717), Speaker of the House of Commons, 1708 - 17101680 · Clandon Park 39Princess Anne, later Queen Anne (1665-1714) (1683) de Godfrey KnellerPrincess Anne, later Queen Anne (1665-1714)1683 40Catherine Wheatley, Mrs Thomas Lucy, later Duchess of Northumberland (d.1714) (1680) de Godfrey KnellerCatherine Wheatley, Mrs Thomas Lucy, later Duchess of Northumberland (d.1714)1680 · Charlecote Park 41Captain Thomas Lucy (c.1655 – 1684) (1680) de Godfrey KnellerCaptain Thomas Lucy (c.1655 – 1684)1680 · Charlecote Park 42Alice Sherard, Lady Brownlow (1659-1721) (1680) de Godfrey KnellerAlice Sherard, Lady Brownlow (1659-1721)1680 · Belton House 43Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660–1744) (1680) de Godfrey KnellerSarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660–1744)1680 · Antony House 44Admiral Sir Thomas Allin, 1612-85 (1680) de Godfrey KnellerAdmiral Sir Thomas Allin, 1612-851680 · National Maritime Museum 45Portrait of John Banckes (1676) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of John Banckes1676 46Philip, 4th Lord of Wharton (1685) de Godfrey KnellerPhilip, 4th Lord of Wharton1685 47Portrait of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester (1685) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester1685 · National Portrait Gallery 48James II (1633-1701) when Duke of York (1684) de Godfrey KnellerJames II (1633-1701) when Duke of York1684 · Royal Collection 49Sir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library (1680) de Godfrey KnellerSir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library1680 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 50Sir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library (1680) de Godfrey KnellerSir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library1680 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 51Self-Portrait (1680) de Godfrey KnellerSelf-Portrait1680 · Yale Center for British Art 52The Moroccan Ambassador (1684) de Godfrey KnellerThe Moroccan Ambassador1684 53Edward Loveden (1680) de Godfrey KnellerEdward Loveden1680 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru 54Portrait of Sir Robert Howard (1698) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of Sir Robert Howard1698 55Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744) (1694) de Godfrey KnellerSarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)1694 · Petworth House 56Sir Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby, later 1st Duke of Leeds (1631 - 1712) in Garter Robes (1691) de Godfrey KnellerSir Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby, later 1st Duke of Leeds (1631 - 1712) in Garter Robes1691 57King Charles II (1630–1685) (1694) de Godfrey KnellerKing Charles II (1630–1685)1694 · Mompesson House 58Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset and 1st Earl of Middlesex (1638-1706) (1694) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset and 1st Earl of Middlesex (1638-1706)1694 · Knole House 59Sir Thomas Felton (1649-1708/9) (1699) de Godfrey KnellerSir Thomas Felton (1649-1708/9)1699 · Ickworth 60An Unknown Lady with her Son (1696) de Godfrey KnellerAn Unknown Lady with her Son1696 · Hartwell House 61Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674 – 1725) (1692) de Godfrey KnellerRachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674 – 1725)1692 · Hardwick Hall 62Charles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704) (1695) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704)1695 · Hardwick Hall 63Catherine Bower, Lady Ashe or Mrs Packer (c.1671 - 1717) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerCatherine Bower, Lady Ashe or Mrs Packer (c.1671 - 1717)1690 · Felbrigg Hall 64Ashe Windham, MP (1673-1749) (1689) de Godfrey KnellerAshe Windham, MP (1673-1749)1689 · Felbrigg Hall 65Colonel William Windham I, MP (1647-1689) (1696) de Godfrey KnellerColonel William Windham I, MP (1647-1689)1696 · Felbrigg Hall 66Samuel Pepys, 1633-1703 (1689) de Godfrey KnellerSamuel Pepys, 1633-17031689 · National Maritime Museum 67Admiral Edward Russell, 1652-1727, 1st Earl of Orford (1693) de Godfrey KnellerAdmiral Edward Russell, 1652-1727, 1st Earl of Orford1693 · National Maritime Museum 68William Hewer, 1642-1715 (1689) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam Hewer, 1642-17151689 · National Maritime Museum 69William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, King of England (1690) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, King of England1690 70Portrait of William III of Orange 1650-1702) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of William III of Orange 1650-1702)1690 71Thomas Papillon (1698) de Godfrey KnellerThomas Papillon1698 · National Portrait Gallery 72Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset (1697) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset1697 · National Portrait Gallery 73Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1690) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend1690 · National Portrait Gallery 74Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (1690) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax1690 · National Portrait Gallery 75Sir Anthony Deane (1690) de Godfrey KnellerSir Anthony Deane1690 · National Portrait Gallery 76William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), when a Child (1691) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), when a Child1691 · Royal Collection 77Diana De Vere, Duchess of St. Albans (d.1742) (1691) de Godfrey KnellerDiana De Vere, Duchess of St. Albans (d.1742)1691 · Hampton Court Palace 78Mary Scrope, later Mrs Pitt (b.1676) (1691) de Godfrey KnellerMary Scrope, later Mrs Pitt (b.1676)1691 · Hampton Court Palace 79Carey Fraser, Countess of Peterborough (d.1709) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerCarey Fraser, Countess of Peterborough (d.1709)1690 · Hampton Court Palace 80Mary Bentinck, Countess of Essex (d.1726) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerMary Bentinck, Countess of Essex (d.1726)1690 · Hampton Court Palace 81Mary Compton, Countess of Dorset (1669-91) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerMary Compton, Countess of Dorset (1669-91)1690 · Hampton Court Palace 82Isabella Bennett, Duchess of Grafton (1667-1723) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerIsabella Bennett, Duchess of Grafton (1667-1723)1690 · Hampton Court Palace 83Mary II (1662-1694) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerMary II (1662-1694)1690 · Royal Collection 84Frances Whitmore, Lady Middleton (c. 1666-94) (1690) de Godfrey KnellerFrances Whitmore, Lady Middleton (c. 1666-94)1690 · Hampton Court Palace 85William III (1650-1702) in Garter Robes (1697) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam III (1650-1702) in Garter Robes1697 · Royal Collection 86William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700) (1699) de Godfrey KnellerWilliam, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700)1699 · Royal Collection 87Portrait of a Woman as St. Agnes, Traditionally Identified as Catherine Voss (1697) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of a Woman as St. Agnes, Traditionally Identified as Catherine Voss1697 · Yale Center for British Art 88Portrait of canon Frans de Cock, cantor of the cathedral of Antwerp (1697) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of canon Frans de Cock, cantor of the cathedral of Antwerp1697 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp 89Portrait of Johan Hulft (1697) de Godfrey KnellerPortrait of Johan Hulft1697 · Museum Het Valkhof 90John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort, Secretary of State for Scotland and Jacobite (1688) de Godfrey KnellerJohn Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort, Secretary of State for Scotland and Jacobite1688 · Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia 91John Dryden (1693) de Godfrey KnellerJohn Dryden1693 · National Portrait Gallery 92A Warrior (1700) de Godfrey KnellerA Warrior1700 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 93A Warrior (1700) de Godfrey KnellerA Warrior1700 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 94King William III of England Returning from the Peace of Ryswick, Margate, 1697 (1701) de Godfrey KnellerKing William III of England Returning from the Peace of Ryswick, Margate, 16971701 · National Gallery of Ireland 95Sir Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow (1654-1717), Speaker of the House of Commons (1708 - 1710) (1710) de Godfrey KnellerSir Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow (1654-1717), Speaker of the House of Commons (1708 - 1710)1710 · Clandon Park 96Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset (1638-1706) (1700) de Godfrey KnellerCharles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset (1638-1706)1700 · Sissinghurst Castle 97Admiral George Delaval, MP (1668 -1723) (1710) de Godfrey KnellerAdmiral George Delaval, MP (1668 -1723)1710 98Queen Anne (1665-1714) (1705) de Godfrey KnellerQueen Anne (1665-1714)1705 · Petworth House 99Arnold Joost Van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle (1669-1718) (1701) de Godfrey KnellerArnold Joost Van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle (1669-1718)1701 · Mount Stewart 100Peter Legh XII (1669-1744) (1702) de Godfrey KnellerPeter Legh XII (1669-1744)1702 · Lyme Park

Os temas que cativaram o olhar de Godfrey Kneller

Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.

Os museus que guardam os originais de Godfrey Kneller

Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.

Museu Cidade Obras de Godfrey Kneller Pinturas desta lista
National Portrait Gallery, LondresNational Portrait Gallery Londres 73 William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
Hampton Court Palace, LondresHampton Court Palace Londres 10 Diana De Vere, Duchess of St. Albans (d.1742), Mary Scrope, later Mrs Pitt (b.1676), Carey Fraser, Countess of Peterborough (d.1709)
Royal Collection, LondresRoyal Collection Londres 12 James II (1633-1701) when Duke of York, William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), when a Child, Mary II (1662-1694)
National Maritime Museum, LondresNational Maritime Museum Londres 23 Admiral Sir Thomas Allin, 1612-85, Samuel Pepys, 1633-1703, Admiral Edward Russell, 1652-1727, 1st Earl of Orford
Felbrigg Hall, NorwichFelbrigg Hall Norwich 4 Possibly Colonel William Windham I, MP (1647-1689), Catherine Bower, Lady Ashe or Mrs Packer (c.1671 - 1717), Ashe Windham, MP (1673-1749)
Hardwick HallHardwick Hall 9 Charles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704), Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674 – 1725), Charles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington (c.1662-1704)
Galeria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia, EdimburgoGaleria Nacional de Retratos de Escócia Edimburgo 6 Sir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library, Sir George Mackenzie, 1636 - 1691. Founder of the Advocates Library, John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort, Secretary of State for Scotland and Jacobite
Yale Center for British Art, New HavenYale Center for British Art New Haven 6 Self-Portrait, Portrait of a Woman as St. Agnes, Traditionally Identified as Catherine Voss

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Isaac Newton (1702). Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin (1682) e William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1690) vêm a seguir.

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56 anos: Isaac Newton data de 1702, e Godfrey Kneller nasceu em 1646.

Quais são as dez pinturas mais famosas de Godfrey Kneller?Revelar a resposta

Isaac Newton, Portrait of Pyotr Potyomkin, William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough, Queen Anne, Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, Sir Samuel Garth, Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend e Charles Fitzroy, 2nd Duke of Grafton. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.

Quantas pinturas Godfrey Kneller deixou?Revelar a resposta

Nosso catálogo contém 372 obras de Godfrey Kneller, datadas de 1666 a 1717.

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Principalmente em National Portrait Gallery (Londres), Hampton Court Palace (Londres) e Royal Collection (Londres). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.

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Em 1690s: 38 das 100 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford delas.

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Nesta página, a mais antiga é Portrait of Johann Philipp Schönborn, elector of Mainz (1666) e a mais recente é Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough (1717).

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Man (19), Wig (9) e Dark background (8), entre as 100 obras nesta página.

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Oil On Canvas, para 19 das 100 obras nesta página.

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William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton e Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough: o National Portrait Gallery, Londres detém 24 das obras desta página.

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Sim, como uma reprodução: a obra original permanece no seu museu, mas qualquer pintura desta página pode ser pintada à mão para você, feita sob encomenda uma a uma, a partir da própria página da pintura.

Godfrey Kneller: vida e obra

Sir Godfrey Kneller: O Mestre do Retrato Inglês

Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) ergue-se como uma figura monumental na arte barroca inglesa, reconhecido primordialmente pela sua habilidade ímpar em capturar a essência de indivíduos proeminentes – especialmente através dos retratos conhecidos como “Kit-Cat portraits”. Estas representações requintadas de gatos adornando interiores aristocráticos exemplificam a sua técnica meticulosa e profunda compreensão da cultura visual. Nascido Gottfried Kniller em Lübeck, Alemanha, emigrou para Inglaterra por volta de 1675, estabelecendo-se como um retratista prolífico e garantindo comissões prestigiadas da realeza e nobreza durante o reinado de Carlos II e Jorge I. O seu legado transcende a mera conquista artística; desempenhou um papel crucial na formação da paisagem visual da Grã-Bretanha Georgiana e fomentou uma fascinação duradoura pelo mecenato real. A sua história é a de um artista que não apenas pintava rostos, mas capturava almas, moldando a imagem de uma era.

Os Primeiros Anos e a Formação do Estilo

A juventude de Kneller foi dedicada ao estudo sob a orientação de Johann Zacharias Kneller, seu irmão, quem lhe incutiu uma abordagem rigorosa ao desenho e à pintura – uma pedra angular da sua filosofia artística. Este treinamento disciplinado aperfeiçoou as suas habilidades observacionais e preparou-o para os desafios de produzir retratos que transmitissem não apenas a aparência física, mas também o caráter psicológico dos seus modelos. A influência do irmão foi fundamental na sua compreensão das técnicas barrocas flamengas e italianas, estabelecendo uma base sólida para o seu futuro desenvolvimento artístico. Antes da sua chegada à Inglaterra, Kneller já demonstrava um talento notável, absorvendo os princípios da composição clássica e a importância da luz e sombra na criação de profundidade e realismo.

O Fenômeno dos Retratos “Kit-Cat”

A fama de Kneller disparou graças aos seus inovadores retratos “Kit-Cat”. Estas telas apresentavam gatos meticulosamente representados ao lado dos seus proprietários aristocráticos, refletindo uma tendência crescente nas artes decorativas e sinalizando uma mudança para a representação de sujeitos em seus ambientes domésticos. O simbolismo incorporado nestes retratos – representando riqueza, status e interesses intelectuais – demonstra a perspicácia de Kneller em relação às convenções sociais contemporâneas. Os retratos “Kit-Cat” não eram meras representações; eram declarações de identidade, símbolos de um estilo de vida sofisticado e uma celebração da cultura do clube Kit-Cat, um importante centro social e político na Inglaterra do final do século XVII e início do XVIII. A sua popularidade reside na capacidade de Kneller em combinar a precisão técnica com um toque de humor e originalidade.

Mecenato Real e o Desenvolvimento Artístico

A carreira de Kneller floresceu sob o patrocínio de Carlos II e Jorge I, garantindo-lhe comissões que lhe permitiram refinar o seu estilo e explorar projetos ambiciosos. Tornou-se pintor da corte de ambos os monarcas, produzindo retratos de reis, rainhas, príncipes e diplomatas – obras que solidificaram a sua reputação como um dos principais artistas da Inglaterra. A sua atenção meticulosa aos detalhes e o seu domínio magistral do *chiaroscuro* (o jogo dramático de luz e sombra) exemplificam a grandeza do estilo Grand Manner prevalecente durante a sua era. O desenvolvimento artístico de Kneller foi marcado por uma busca constante pela perfeição técnica e uma profunda compreensão da psicologia humana, resultando em retratos que transcendem a mera representação física para capturar a essência dos seus modelos.

Obras Notáveis e Legado Duradouro

Entre as realizações mais celebradas de Kneller estão os retratos de Carlos II, Henry Purcell, Christopher Wren, Isaac Newton e Benjamin Franklin – cada um capturando os sujeitos com precisão notável e transmitindo suas personalidades com sensibilidade. A sua influência estendeu-se além da pintura de retratos; serviu como diretor da Escola Real de Música Militar em Twickenham por décadas, fomentando o talento artístico e contribuindo para a vitalidade cultural da Londres Georgiana. Kneller não apenas pintava os rostos da elite inglesa, mas também moldou a sua imagem pública, criando um legado visual que perdura até hoje. A sua capacidade de combinar técnica impecável com uma profunda compreensão da psicologia humana tornou-o o retratista preferido da realeza e da nobreza.

Influências e Estilo Artístico

A visão artística de Kneller foi profundamente moldada pelas tradições da pintura barroca flamenga e italiana – particularmente Rembrandt van Rijn e Caravaggio – cujo uso dramático da luz e sombra estabeleceu um precedente para retratar emoção e complexidade psicológica. Ele abraçou o estilo Grand Manner, caracterizado por escala monumental, figuras idealizadas e composições cuidadosamente orquestradas projetadas para transmitir dignidade e autoridade. Esta abordagem estilística refletiu as aspirações da monarquia inglesa durante o seu tempo e cimentou a posição de Kneller como um campeão da inovação artística. A sua obra é marcada por uma combinação única de realismo, idealização e simbolismo, tornando-o um dos retratistas mais importantes da história da arte inglesa.

Kneller Hall e a Sua Importância

A casa que Kneller construiu em Whitton, perto de Twickenham, tornou-se ocupada pela Kneller Hall em meados do século XIX – um testemunho da sua influência duradoura na sociedade e cultura britânicas. Esta mansão imponente serviu como lar da Escola Real de Música Militar, simbolizando o compromisso de Kneller com a educação artística e fomentando uma tradição de excelência musical. O hall em si é um marco arquitetônico, refletindo a grandeza da Grã-Bretanha Georgiana e incorporando os valores defendidos por Kneller – disciplina, refinamento e curiosidade intelectual. A sua fundação representa o seu desejo de perpetuar o legado artístico e contribuir para o desenvolvimento cultural do país.

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