A fine late 18th century/early 19th century portrait oil on canvas three quarter length study of a clergyman
The artist has managed to capture the gentle demeanour of the sitter.
housed in a gilt frame by a follower of Pieter Van Bleeck
the size being 58 x 69 cm approx whilst overall the picture is 76 x 90 cm
In very good condition having been cleaned and relined at some point.
Pieter Van Bleeck
Petrus Johannes (Pieter) van Bleeck (baptized 25 June 1697 in The Hague – 20 July 1764 in London) was an 18th century Dutch portrait painter and mezzotint engraver active in London, where he moved in 1723.
Van Bleeck is especially known for theatrical subjects such as Owen Swiny, Kitty Clive and Margaret Woffington, but he also worked on other subjects such as James Foster. His paintings were frequently engraved. Hs works are found in many museuems and galleries