Isaac Watts
1722
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1722
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Isaac Watts is a 1722 by George Vertue, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait features a man with curly hair, dressed in a dark robe and white collar. The subject is depicted in a circular frame, with a subtle background that draws attention to his face. The image is rendered in a range of grays, with the subject's face and hair standing out against the darker tones. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. For more information on the Baroque movement, which influenced this portrait, explore the works of artists who contributed to this style.
A three-quarter view portrait of Isaac Watts shows his face turned to the right, with the curls of his wig falling over his shoulders. The print on paper is inscribed with the subject’s name and a Latin phrase, and it credits George Vertue as the engraver and John Clark as the publisher, dated 1722.
Read the full account in the museum source.
