Richard Hooker
(1554-1600), Theologian and philosopherSitter associated with 17 portraits
Richard Hooker was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian. Hooker's emphases on reason, tolerance and inclusiveness considerably influenced the development of Anglicanism. He was the co-founder (with Thomas Cranmer and Matthew Parker) of Anglican theological thought.
Unknown man, formerly known as Richard Hooker
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, 16th century?
NPG 844
after Unknown artist
line engraving, possibly mid to late 17th century
NPG D25243
by Walter Dolle
line engraving, probably mid to late 17th century
NPG D25244
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid to late 17th century
NPG D25245
after Unknown artist
line engraving, possibly mid to late 17th century
NPG D25246
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1662 or after
NPG D22791
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1662 or after
NPG D22792
Memorial to Richard Hooker in Bishopsbourne church
by William Faithorne
line engraving, 1662
NPG D25247
Memorial to Richard Hooker in Bishopsbourne church
by William Faithorne
line engraving, 1662
NPG D25248
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1662 or after
NPG D20233
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1662 or after
NPG D20555
by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1666
NPG D22793
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably mid 18th century
NPG D25250
by James Fittler, after William Skelton
line engraving, published 1819
NPG D25249
by Edward Francis Finden, published by Holdsworth and Ball, after Wenceslaus Hollar
line engraving, published 1829
NPG D35961
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