Gibbons, Grinling (1648–1720)

Dutch woodcarver who settled in England around 1667. He produced delicately carved wooden panels (largely of birds, flowers, and fruit) for St Paul's Cathedral, London, and for many large English country houses including Petworth House, Sussex, and Hampton Court, Surrey. He was carpenter to English monarchs from Charles II to George I.

Features of his style include acanthus whorls in oak, and trophies of musical instruments in oak and limewood. Works in marble and bronze include a statue of James I (Whitehall).