Sir John Vanbrugh.

Sir John Vanbrugh, Surveyor of Greeenwich Hospital. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PW3324

Description: Vanbrugh (1664 - 1726) was a playwright and architect, and was also involved with garden design. He succeeded Sir Christopher Wren as surveyor to the Royal Hospital for Seamen, Greenwich. He also built Vanbrugh Castle in Maze Hill (east of Greenwich) as a residence for himself.

Creator: Johnathan Richardson [artist]; John Faber [engraver]

Date: 1727

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London