John Smith, the mezzotinter, 1652–1743, Britishafter Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1646–1723, German, active in Britain (from 1676)
Title:
The Lord Villiers and Lady Mary Villiers his Sister
Date:
1700
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 x 10 1/2in. (43.2 x 26.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on plate in lower left: "G. Kneller Eques pinx:"; on plate in lower right: "Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel Street Covent Garden"; on plate in lower center: "The Lord Villiers & Lady Mary Villiers his Sister | I. Smith fec:"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection