Salvator Rosa
John Hamilton Mortimer 1740 - 1779
Summary
A male figure in classical armour with cloak and sandals, seated on rocks beneath a tree. He is facing to the right and is seen in profile. His left hand is resting on the open pages of a book to the right, his right hand is held to his chest. He has long curly hair that is hanging loosely around his shoulders. There is a helmet and sword on a rock to the right.
Object Name
Salvator Rosa
Creators Name
Date Created
1778
Dimensions
plate mark: 30.4cm x 20.1cm
support: 37.7cm x 27.2cm
accession number
1969.189
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
