Grinling Gibbons; Elizabeth Gibbons
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Grinling Gibbons; Elizabeth Gibbons
by and published by John Smith, after John Closterman
mezzotint, 1691 (1691)
12 in. x 13 3/4 in. (305 mm x 350 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 16 in. (352 mm x 405 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D8230
Sittersback to top
- Elizabeth Gibbons (died before 1720), Wife of Grinling Gibbons. Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), Woodcarver and sculptor. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Closterman (1660-1711), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 58 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
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