English poem
Epitaph. on Sir Godfrey Kneller, in Westminster Abbey, 1723.
by Alexander Pope (1688–1744)
Kneller, by Heaven, and not a master, taught, Whose art was Nature, and whose pictures Thought; Now for two ages having snatch'd from Fate Whate'er was beauteous, or whate'er was great, Lies crown'd with princes' honours, poets' lays, Due to his merit, and brave thirst of praise.
Living, great Nature fear'd he might outvie Her works; and, dying, fears herself may die.
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