Gerard Lairesse, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds" 1778

"Gerard Lairesse" is an etching by John Hamilton Mortimer, created in 1778 as part of a series of fifteen etchings dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds. The etching features a detailed depiction of Gerard Lairesse, a Dutch painter, leaning on a stick and holding a bowl. The artwork is characterized by its intricate use of line and shading, highlighting the artist’s meticulous style. It is a poignant portrayal of an artist in his later years, and a testament to Mortimer's skillful execution. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.