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 (c. 1682 – 1752): Portrait of Sir Thomas Reeve, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 18th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving and etching on paper Inscription: Signed on the printing plate at the bottom: "Amiconi Pinxit | B. Baron Sculpsit." Inscribed at the bottom of the printing plate: "The Right Honorable Sir THOMAS REEVE, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of His Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas and one of His Majesty’s Most Honorable Privy Council, 1736". Date: 18th century Description: This high-quality engraving depicts Sir Thomas Reeve in his capacity as Lord Chief Justice in a semi-seated pose, wearing splendid official attire, a wig, the chain of justice, and gloves in his left hand. The portrait, engraved from a painting by Amiconi, conveys the authority and rank of the English jurist at the court of George II through his dignified pose and intricately detailed robes. A coat of arms and detailed inscription emphasize his high position in the British legal system. Keywords: Sir Thomas Reeve; Lord Chief Justice; Court portrait; 18th century; 1736; Common Pleas; Privy Council; Amiconi; Judge; English judicial history; Official attire; Baroque; Copper engraving; Portrait with coat of arms; Wig; Lawyer; Representational painting; Seated portrait; Historical figure; Judicial system; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 36.0 cm x 26.9 cm (14.2 x 10.6 in), Image: 30.6 cm x 25.3 cm (12 x 10 in) Condition: In poor condition. The sheet is discolored and slightly foxed due to its age. The corners are bumped, with losses in the lower corners, the upper right corner, and the lower center. The print itself is intact, with well-preserved printing ink and clearly recognizable details. There is a minimal pinhole in the upper right margin.