Martin Benson (1689–1752), Bishop of Gloucester
Neoclassicism
125.0 x 99.0 cm
Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667 – 1745)
Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was a leading English portrait painter, influential art theorist & collector. His 'Essay on Painting' inspired Reynolds. Discover his portraits, drawings & legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: Martin Benson (1689–1752), Bishop of Gloucester
- Artist: Jonathan Richardson the Elder
- Original dimensions: 125.0 x 99.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: anglicanism , religious authority
- Keywords: portraiture artwork , victorian era art , historical portrait
- Topics: dignified , portrait , 18th century