Artwork
Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam
Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam is an ink print by the Romanticist artist B. Cole. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving, created in 1754 by B.
About this work
The man’s name is written at the bottom: *Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Lord Chancellor of England*.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s holding a book with one hand and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Below him, a small scene depicts a shipwreck with the word "PETITION" on it.
The man’s name is written at the bottom: *Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Lord Chancellor of England*. The artist signed it in 1754, and the top says it was made for a magazine.
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Overview
This engraving, created in 1754 by B. Cole, is a black-and-white print depicting a notable historical figure.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, holding a book and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. A shipwreck scene below him bears the inscription 'PETITION', possibly alluding to his role or a significant event.
Technique & Style
The work is an example of engraving, a printmaking technique. The image is rendered in a formal, detailed style characteristic of 18th-century engravings.
History & Provenance
The engraving was created for a magazine, as indicated by the inscription at the top. It is signed and dated 1754 by the artist, B. Cole.
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