Object Number 1965.2528

Object Name

Print (Mezzotint)

Title

Johannus Hough Episcopus Vigorniensis

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter)
1684-1756
Faber Jr. was one of London's most prolific mezzotint engravers. He used the "Jr." or "Junr." designation with his name until his father's death in 1721.

Dyer (Painter)
There are two reasonable identities for this artist: 1) Abraham Dyer (German, active in the 18th century) or 2) John Dyer (British c.1700-1758).

William Sandby (Publisher)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1715-1720

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower right; J. Faber fecit.
2. Inscription; Lower left; Dyer pinx.
3. Inscription; Lower right; Published according to Act of Parliament and Sold by Wm. Sandby at ye Ship without Temple Barr --

Subjects

Portrait; Armorial device; Clergy

Materials

Ink; Paper (laid)

Techniques

Mezzotint

Dimensions (inches)

15 (H) , 10.8 (W) , 13.8 (Image H) , 9.8 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

38 (H) , 27.5 (W) , 13.8 (Image H) , 9.8 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Plate H: 14 in. (35.25 cm). Plate W: 9 7/8 in. (25 cm).

Publisher Summary

Sandby, William

Place of Publication

London, England, United Kingdom

State

I

Watermark

None

Object Description

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