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This engraving, based on a painting by the Dutch artist van der Plas, identifies the sitter as Milton. A plainly dressed figure places his hand on his heart, with a pilgrim's staff and bottle used to suggest his lifelong journey of faith, and an image of Christ at upper right representing the object of his devotion.
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Title: John Milton
Engraver:
George Quinton (British, active 1797)
Artist:
After Pieter Van der Plas (Dutch, active 1643–45)
Publisher:
William Stevenson (British, 1749–1821) (on behalf of G. Quinton)
Publisher:
Sold by Boydell and Co. (London)
Sitter:
Said to represent John Milton (British, London 1608–1674 London)
Date: August 1, 1797
Medium: Stipple engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/4 × 6 3/4 in. (21 × 17.1 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Junius S. Morgan, 1929
Accession Number: 29.102.115
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