John’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Portrait of Lady Elisabeth Bonnington
John Saunders (English, died 1808)

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

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

Untitled
Silvia Saunders American, 1904–1994

Ice Pods and Steam, Loyola Beach
Steve Saunders American, born 1950

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

Plane over Pratt St. Lighthouse
Steve Saunders American, born 1950

Target
Jasper Johns American, born 1930

Corpse and Mirror II
Jasper Johns American, born 1930

Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Untitled
Steve Saunders American, born 1950

Head of Executioner, from John Evelyn's Sculptura
Richard Houston Irish, about 1721–1775 After Prince Rupert of the Rhine German, 1619-1682

The Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Nude on a Table
John Currin American, born 1962

Nightlife
Archibald John Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981)

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
Bartolomeo di Giovanni (Italian, active c. 1465-1501)

Stoke-by-Nayland
John Constable (English, 1776-1837)

Seen in a Mirror
John Copley English, 1875-1950

Chicago
Dallas Saunders probably American, active 1980s

Renganeschi's Saturday Night
John Sloan (American, 1871–1951)