Samuel Clarke, D.D.
Summary
A portrait of an eighteenth century cleric in an ornate frame. The subject is facing slightly to the right with his head turned toward the viewer. The base of the frame is decorated with books and scientific instruments to the left, a sun burst at the centre and snakes entwined around a staff to the left. The frame is inscribed "SAMUEL CLARKE D.D.".
Object Name
Samuel Clarke, D.D.
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1745
Dimensions
plate mark: 36.8cm x 23.7cm
support: 39.8cm x 24.8cm
accession number
1920.375
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
On Display
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
