Portret van Thomas Lowe en mevrouw Chambers als kapitein Macheath en Polly 1752

"Portret van Thomas Lowe en mevrouw Chambers als kapitein Macheath en Polly" is a mezzotint print by James McArdell, created in 1752. It depicts Thomas Lowe and Mrs. Chambers in costume as the characters Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum from John Gay's famous ballad opera "The Beggar's Opera." The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 428 mm by 300 mm. McArdell, a renowned mezzotint artist, captured the elegance of the era with exquisite detail. The print is a significant example of 18th-century portraiture and stage costume illustration, offering a glimpse into the world of theater and fashion.