Nicholas Stone
Nicholas Stone (* 1583 in Exeter ; † August 24, 1647 ibid) was a famous English sculptor and architect .
Life
Stone was born in Exeter , Devonshire and moved to Amsterdam , where he worked with Hendrik de Keyser and married his daughter. In 1613 he returned to England and gained fame - first for his elegant tombs, and later for his impressive sculptural monuments and figures in the most important churches in London . After 1619 he worked with the architect Inigo Jones and in 1632 became a master sculptor for the crown. His later style tended towards naturalism and shows the influence of Italian and classical art. The fluctuating quality of his works reveals that he employed many assistants. Stone was an excellent craftsman and the most important English sculptor of the first half of the 17th century . In his “Note Book” and “Account Book” he left a record of his activities.
Stone had three sons:
- Henry (1616–1653), apprenticed to Anthony van Dyck and painted a portrait of the English King Charles I.
- Nicholas (1618–1647), studied with Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome .
- John (1620–1667), painter
literature
- Michael Snodin and John Styles: Design & The Decorative Arts , Britain 1500-1900; V&A Publications, London
- Hildegard Hammerschmidt-Hummel: The authentic facial features of William Shakespeare ; Georg Olms Verlag, 2006
Web links
- Web Gallery of Art
- Portrait, father and son
- GEO Magazin - Forensics: The Real Face of William Shakespeare
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stone, Nicholas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English sculptor and architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1583 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Exeter |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 24, 1647 |
| Place of death | Exeter |