John Milton (1608-1674) (after William Faithorne the elder)
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1725
Materials
Ink on paper
Measurements
360 x 265 mm; 405 mm (Height); 315 mm (Width)
Order this imageCollection
Moseley Old Hall, Staffordshire
NT 477220
Summary
Print, line engraving John Milton (1608-1674) (after William Faithorne the elder) by George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756). 1725. : Engraving of head and shoulder portrait of John Milton, facing with head turned slightly to the right. Contained in oval, against brickwork background, above tablet inscribed with verse by Dryden.
Marks and inscriptions
Geo Vertue Sculp 1725 (printed bottom right)
Makers and roles
George Vertue (London 1684 - London 1756), engraver (printmaker) after William Faithorne, The Elder (London c.1616 - London 1691), artist