John Faber the Elder, ca. 1660–1721, Britishafter unknown artist, ( B. Fisher ? ) eighteenth century
Title:
Francisca Sidney Comitissa Sussex
Date:
1714
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 7/8 x 8 9/16in. (27.6 x 21.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on plate in lower center: "Francisca Sidney Comitissa Sussex. | Coll: Sidney Sussex Fundx: Ao. Dni. 1598. | Hanc effigiem Rev: viro B: Fisher S. T. P. et istius Coll: Magistro. | a Tabula in suis AEdibus asserva factm. Summa cum Humil: & Observantia | D. D. D. J. Faber AD. 1714."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection