Who painted John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine?

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine was painted by John Smith in 1703.

Where can I see John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine?

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine?

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine

John Smith , 1703

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine is an ink print by the Baroque artist John Smith. It dates from 1703 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print is a portrait of John, Earl of Mar, created in 1703 by John Smith using mezzotint and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, identified by text at the bottom as John, Earl of Mar, with various titles. He is shown with curly hair and a mustache, wearing formal attire and resting his arm on a metal object, surrounded by heraldic shields.

Technique & Style

The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve detailed designs, including coats of arms at the edges and intricate symbols on the shields surrounding the subject.