Portrait of John Evelyn (1620-1706) mb-width 2463 Written by Herb Handler

Written by Herb Handler

St Paul's Cross and old St Paul's Cathedral

22nd August 1138

Grignion Pinxt

founder of the Vintace Motor Cycle Club (VMCC)

Portrait of John Evelyn (1620-1706) mb-width 2463 Written by Herb HandlerEvelyn stands side on, gaze toward the viewer. He is informally dressed in a loose brown robe over a white shirt: his hair is in a simple style, naturally grey white and collar length. In his right hand Evelyn holds a copy of his book Sylva (1664), its title and author surname on the red spine label. John Evelyn was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1663. Original: oil on canvas, 765x635mm. ca. 1687