Printmaker John Miller was born Johann Sebastian Müller in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1715. He is best known for his botanical engravings, inspired by his own early research into botany. Of particular note are his hand-colored botanical engravings commissioned by English botanist Philip Miller for his seminal publication, The Gardener's Dictionary (first edition published 1731); and the works of famed Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus' first publication gain international recognition, Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei. 

After studying under German engraver and publisher Johann Christoph Weigel, Miller moved to England in 1744 where he would remain for the rest of his life. He also pursued painting and exhibited with the Society of Arts and the Royal Academy. His early works were signed J.S. Müller, then J.S. Miller, and finally John Miller.

Miller married twice and had a total of twenty-seven children, two of whom became printers and publishers themselves. John Miller died around 1792.