John Collection (page 6)

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer, 1880 (engraving)
536829 John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer

John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808
535955 John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9)

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London
530535 Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London, 15 September 1784

John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws
527916 John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws, Free Trade, abolition of Window Tax. Cartoon JL Marks, London, c1832

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington with his Staff doffing his hat (to Blucher)
527853 Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington with his Staff doffing his hat (to Blucher). This battle brought to an end the Napoleonic Wars. Watercolour sketch by John Atkinson

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept
528605 American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept. 1779, between the American John Paul Jones and British vessel Serapis under Capt. Richard Pearson

The Preliminary Trial of a Western Horse Thief - Scene of a Western Judge's Court, 1877
528584 The Preliminary Trial of a Western Horse Thief - Scene of a Western Judge's Court, 1877. After John Mulvany (1844-1906) Irish-born American painter

Prerogatives Defeat or Liberties Triumph, c1782. C J Fox and John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton
528291 Prerogatives Defeat or Liberties Triumph, c1782. C J Fox and John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton, uniting to fight corruption and Royal favouritism

The English traveller, in the shape of John Bull, looking on in horror at what the railway companies were planning for
527866 The English traveller, in the shape of John Bull, looking on in horror at what the railway companies were planning for him

The Blessing of New Taxes John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers
527968 The Blessing of New Taxes John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack

General US Grant (left) negotiating terms with General John Clifford Pemberton (1814-1881) Confederate (southern)
533301 General US Grant (left) negotiating terms with General John Clifford Pemberton (1814-1881) Confederate (southern) commander for surrender of Vicksburg. American Civil War 1861-1865

The pool of Tears from Alice in Wonderland, 1865 (engraving)
537906 The pool of Tears from Alice in Wonderland, 1865 (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Illustration by John Tenniel); Universal History Archive/UIG

Astracantha cretica
5855127 Astracantha cretica; (add.info.: Astracantha cretica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Cabbage tree bark, Andira inermis
5855116 Cabbage tree bark, Andira inermis; (add.info.: Cabbage tree bark, Andira inermis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Crack willow, Salix fragilis
5855112 Crack willow, Salix fragilis; (add.info.: Crack willow, Salix fragilis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Oval leaf buchu, Agathosma crenulata
5855101 Oval leaf buchu, Agathosma crenulata; (add.info.: Oval leaf buchu, Agathosma crenulata. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Rye, Secale cereale, wheat, Triticum aestivum, and ergot or spurred rye, Secale cornutum
5855096 Rye, Secale cereale, wheat, Triticum aestivum, and ergot or spurred rye, Secale cornutum; (add.info.: Rye, Secale cereale, wheat, Triticum aestivum, and ergot or spurred rye, Secale cornutum)

Fucus helminthochortos and bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus
5855093 Fucus helminthochortos and bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus; (add.info.: Fucus helminthochortos and bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus)

Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum
5855089 Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum; (add.info.: Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Spanish chamomile or pellitory, Anacyclus pyrethrum
5855087 Spanish chamomile or pellitory, Anacyclus pyrethrum; (add.info.: Spanish chamomile or pellitory, Anacyclus pyrethrum)

Clove, Syzygium aromaticum
5855086 Clove, Syzygium aromaticum; (add.info.: Clove, Syzygium aromaticum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Citron, Citrus medica
5855085 Citron, Citrus medica; (add.info.: Citron, Citrus medica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Bog bean, Menyanthes trifoliata
5855080 Bog bean, Menyanthes trifoliata; (add.info.: Bog bean, Menyanthes trifoliata. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Wild celery, Angelica archangelica
5855078 Wild celery, Angelica archangelica; (add.info.: Wild celery, Angelica archangelica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Caraway, Carum carvi
5855058 Caraway, Carum carvi; (add.info.: Caraway, Carum carvi. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Elecampane or horse-heal, Inula helenium
5855050 Elecampane or horse-heal, Inula helenium; (add.info.: Elecampane or horse-heal, Inula helenium. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Self portrait of Annibale Caracci
5854993 Self portrait of Annibale Caracci; (add.info.: Self portrait of Annibale Caracci (1560-1609), Italian history artist

Self portrait of Hans Holbein
5854988 Self portrait of Hans Holbein; (add.info.: Self portrait of Hans Holbein (1498-1554), history and portrait artist who became painter to King Henry VIII of England

Self portrait of Sir Anthony Vandyck
5854981 Self portrait of Sir Anthony Vandyck; (add.info.: Self portrait of Sir Anthony Vandyck (1598-1641), Flemish history

Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin
5854978 Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin; (add.info.: Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), French landscape and history painter, shown holding a book and pen

Pope John XXIII's coat of arms (engraving)
5314105 Pope John XXIII's coat of arms (engraving); SeM Studio/UIG

John Sullivan, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub c.1880 (print)
3555475 John Sullivan, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print)
3555469 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough)

USA History: John Bell (Tennessee). Unionist Party candidate
5313502 USA History: John Bell (Tennessee). Unionist Party candidate.; SeM Studio/UIG

John Linnell, 1792 - 1882
3083247 John Linnell, 1792 - 1882.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English landscape and portrait painter and engraver. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

John Elliot Burns, 1858 - 1943
3083294 John Elliot Burns, 1858 - 1943.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English trade unionist and politician. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

John Tyler, 1790 - 1862. Tenth President of the United States, 1841-1845. From The Century Magazine, published 1887
2603568 John Tyler, 1790 - 1862. Tenth President of the United States, 1841-1845. From The Century Magazine, published 1887

Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603550 Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian meeting Timorous and Mistrust. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603540 Christian meeting Timorous and Mistrust. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print)
2603536 John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War)

Sir John Gilbert, 1817 - 1897
3083249 Sir John Gilbert, 1817 - 1897.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English artist, illustrator and engraver. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print)
2603569 John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois. From The Century Magazine, published 1887)

Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603523 Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction The Pilgrim's Progress by John)

John Brown of Haddington, 1722 -1787. Scottish divine and author. From a 19th century print
1219680 John Brown of Haddington, 1722 -1787. Scottish divine and author. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection

John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England
5614331 John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England; (add.info.: John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England. John Bunyan, baptised 30 November 1628-1688)

The library at Gad's Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England
5614290 The library at Gad's Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England; (add.info.: The library at Gad's Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812-1870)

John Absolon, 1815-1895
5614450 John Absolon, 1815-1895; (add.info.: John Absolon, 1815-1895. British watercolourist. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

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"John: A Multifaceted Legacy of Art, Athletics, and Literature" From the iconic John Smiths Stadium Art in Huddersfield Town to JPR Williams' breathtaking runs for the British Lions, it has left an indelible mark across various realms. In a letter dated 31 March - 5 April 1776, Abigail Adams poured her thoughts onto ink-stained paper addressed to none other than John Adams himself. Even Dalton's table of Atomic symbols from 1835 bears witness to the contributions made by individuals named John. And who can forget the sleek and powerful Mini John Cooper Works of 2015, adorned with its striking black and red design? Artistic brilliance finds another embodiment in the works of renowned painter John William Waterhouse. His masterpieces continue to captivate audiences since his birth on April 6th, 1849. Meanwhile, JPR Williams showcased his athletic prowess both for Wales and London Welsh rugby teams. The literary world also owes much gratitude to Johns like Mr Fezziwig's Ball illustrator John Leech whose enchanting illustrations brought Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to life. Additionally, delve into history through a colored engraving depicting The Houses of York and Lancaster – their origin and eventual reunion – meticulously chronicling genealogy from Edward III to Henry VII. Evelyn Waugh's pen weaved tales that still resonate today while Katherine Mansfield found solace under her pen name as she penned short stories that touched hearts far beyond her time on this earth (1888-1923). Intriguingly diverse yet united by their shared moniker, these Johns have shaped our cultural landscape with their artistry in sports fields, literature pages, scientific discoveries or even historical documentation. Their legacies stand tall as testaments to human creativity and achievement throughout generations past and present.