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John Milton

Print
(?)1688 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of John Milton; Bust, the face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; Engraved in the style of White; A book-plate; Engraving print on paper; Underneath are the six lines from John Dryden - 'Three Poets in three distant Ages born,' &c.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJohn Milton (generic title)
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Portrait of John Milton; Bust, the face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; Engraved in the style of White; A book-plate; Engraving print on paper; Underneath are the six lines from John Dryden - 'Three Poets in three distant Ages born,' &c.; Printmaker Unknown; English School; (?)1688.
Physical description
Portrait of John Milton; Bust, the face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; Engraved in the style of White; A book-plate; Engraving print on paper; Underneath are the six lines from John Dryden - 'Three Poets in three distant Ages born,' &c.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 31.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 20.5cm (approx)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Three Poets in three distant Ages born' &c. (Underneath the image are the six lines from John Dryden)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Associated object
DYCE.3183 (Version)
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.3182

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Record createdMay 6, 2010
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