George Chapman
(1559?-1634), PoetSitter in 5 portraits
Trained as a classical scholar, Chapman achieved success as both a poet and a playwright in the late 1590s. A contemporary of Shakespeare, he wrote comedies as well as tragedies.
by William Hole (Holle), after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1616
NPG D2941
after Unknown artist, published by William Richardson
line engraving, published 1798
NPG D27978
by J.T. Wedgwood, after John Thurston
line engraving, published 1820
NPG D2044
by J.T. Wedgwood, after John Thurston
line engraving, published 1820
NPG D2045
by Unknown artist
pen and ink
NPG D162
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