Pictures of
George Frideric Handel

German composer
(1685-1759)

Handel was born in Germany but spent much of his life in England. Handel music includes many operas and oratorios, including that most famous of all oratorios, the Messiah. He also wrote the Water Music; the Music for the Royal Fireworks; and works in many other genres.




Handel in 1727
(painting by Balthasar Denner)




Handel at the piano
(painting by Sir James Thornhill)




Handel at 68
(painted by Thomas Hudson, 1756)





Note: This picture gallery page includes drawings, paintings, photos and images of George Frideric Handel, his music, activities, friends and family, and the various places where the composer lived and wrote.