Sarah Hoadly facts for kids

Sarah Hoadly (1676–1743) was a talented British portrait painter. She was known for capturing people's likenesses in her artwork. Sarah was married to Benjamin Hoadly, a well-known bishop.

Portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1676–1761) by Sarah Hoadly, National Portrait Gallery, London, painted between 1726 and 1743.

A Talented Artist

Sarah Curtis was born in 1676. Even before she got married, she was already making a name for herself as a portrait painter. She learned her skills from another famous artist, Mary Beale.

Sarah painted many important people of her time. Some of her subjects included William Whiston and Gilbert Burnet. She also painted a portrait of her husband, Benjamin Hoadly. This painting is now kept at the National Portrait Gallery. Some people even believe that the famous artist William Hogarth might have helped with this painting.

Family Life

Sarah Curtis married Benjamin Hoadly on May 30, 1701. He was one of the people she had painted. This was her second marriage.

Sarah and Benjamin had five sons together. Three of their sons, Samuel, Benjamin, and John, grew up. John later helped to publish his father's writings. Sarah Hoadly passed away in 1743.

Her Artwork Today

Sarah Hoadly's paintings are still important today. Several of her artworks are part of national collections in the United Kingdom. This means her work is preserved and can be seen by many people, showing her lasting contribution to art.