John’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The New Year's WIsh (holiday card)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Children, Swans, and Butterflies)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Forget Me Not (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Antique Figures and Birds)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Couple in Chariot)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Woman in Profile)
John Windsor English, 19th century

All for Thee (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Reclining Antique Couple)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Thankfullness (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Truly Thine (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Heart on Fire)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Affections Offering (Valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

I Will Remember Love (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Country Girls with Dog)
John Windsor English, 19th century

True Love Token (Valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Untitled Valentine (Cupid with Garland)
John Windsor English, 19th century

My Aim is Your Heart (valentine)
John Windsor English, 19th century

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606