410 - B. BARON (*1696) after AMIGONI (*1682), Portrait of Sir Thomas Reeve, Copper engraving

B. BARON (*1696) after AMIGONI (*1682), Portrait of Sir Thomas Reeve, Copper engraving Bernard Baron (1696 Paris - 1762 London) after Jacopo Amigoni (around 1682 - 1752 ): Porträt des Sir Thomas Reeve, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving and Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Amiconi Pinxit | B. Baron Sculpsit.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "The Right Honourable Sr. THOMAS REEVE Kn. Lord Chief Justice of his Mayties Court of Common Pleas And one of his Majties most Hon.ble Priviy Council 1736". Date: 18th century Description: This high-quality engraving shows Sir Thomas Reeve in his function as Lord Chief Justice in a semi-sitting pose, with splendid official costume, wig, chain of justice and gloves in his left hand. The portrait, engraved after a painting by Amiconi, conveys the authority and rank of the English jurist at the court of George II through his dignified pose and detailed robes. A coat of arms and detailed inscription emphasise his high position in the British legal system. Keywords: Sir Thomas Reeve; Lord Chief Justice; Court portrait; 18th century; 1736; Common Pleas; Private Council; Amiconi; Judge; English judicial history; Official costume; Baroque; Copper engraving; Portrait with coat of arms; Wig; Lawyer; Representational painting; Sitting portrait; Historical personage; Judicial system; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 36,0 cm x 26,9 cm (14,2 x 10,6 in), Depiction: 30,6 cm x 25,3 cm (12 x 10 in) Condition: Defective condition. The sheet is discoloured and slightly foxed due to its age. The corners are bumped, with losses to the lower corners and upper right corner as well as lower centre. The print itself is intact, with well-preserved printing ink and clearly recognisable details. Minimal pinhole in the upper right margin.