549 - R. HOUSTON (*1721) after SADLER (*1647), Portrait of John Bunyan, Mezzotint

R. HOUSTON (*1721) after SADLER (*1647), Portrait of John Bunyan, Mezzotint Richard Houston (1721 - 1775 ) after Thomas Sadler (1647 - 1685 ): Portrait of John Bunyan Portrait of a scholar with a book in dark robes, 18th century, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: lower left numbered in the printing plate: "61". Date: 18th century Description: Half-length portrait of the English Baptist preacher and author John Bunyan. He is facing half-left and looking directly at the viewer, dressed in a wide robe and short lace ruff, holding a book to his chest in his right hand. The depiction emphasises his character as a scholar and preacher. Person: John Bunyan (1628 Elstow near Bedford - 1688 London) Keywords: John Bunyan, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 35,4 cm x 25,0 cm (13,9 x 9,8 in), Depiction: 32,7 cm x 24,8 cm (12,9 x 9,8 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Discoloured and stained due to age. The corners of the sheet are bumped and bear traces of old mounting on the reverse. Overall strong impression, shades of the mezzotint technique very well preserved. Hairline omissions in the print in a few places.