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.
Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
John Simon (English, c. 1675-1751) after William Hoare (English, 1707-1792)
Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)
Saint Simon
Master F.V.B. Netherlandish, active 1475-1500
Study for the Pentecost
Simone Peterzano Italian, 1573-1596
Shade
Simon Heijdens Dutch, born 1978
Old Beggar Carrying Child
Simon Troger (Austrian, 1683–1768)
Bowl with Cover and Stand
Designed by Simon Gate Swedish, 1883-1945 Made by Orrefors Glassworks (Glasbruk) Småland, Sweden, founded 1898
The Feast in the House of Simon
El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos; Greek, active in Spain, 1541–1614) Workshop of El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos; Greek, active in Spain, 1541–1614)
Pieta
School of Simone Cantarini Italian, 1612-1648
Christ on the Cross with Mary Magdalene
Follower of Simon Vouet (French, 1590–1649)
Book of Hours, Use of Paris
Simon Vostre French, flourished 1486-1518
Tea and Coffee Service
Jean-Simon Chaudron (American, born France, 1758–1846) Anthony Rasch (American, c.1780–1858) Philadelphia
Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)
Sketches of the Virgin and Child, and the Holy Family
Simone Cantarini Italian, 1612-1648
Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606
Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto Offering their Crowns to the Arms of Cardinal Borghese
Portrait of a Young Woman with Pearl Earrings
Simon Vouet French, 1590-1649
Target
Jasper Johns American, born 1930