John Flamsteed Portrait Print

John Flamsteed NPG D31486

by George Vertue, after Thomas Gibson

Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, ws appointed by Charles II in 1675. He also laid the foundation stone for the first astronomical observatory at Greenwich, in the same year. Flamsteed combined his role as astronomer with that of active cleric. His catalogue of 2935 stars, the most comprehensive at that date was published posthumously in 1725. It was extremely useful to navigators when calculating land distances and estimating voyage times.

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm