Lord Rich 1 - 1794

Francesco Bartolozzi’s stipple engraving, *Lord Rich*, is a fine example of portraiture from the 18th century. Created in 1794, it depicts a young Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1501-1567), a prominent English politician during the reign of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Bartolozzi's signature stipple technique, known for its smooth tonal transitions, lends a refined quality to the image. The engraving is a testament to the artist's skill and his mastery of a technique that defined the Neoclassical era in printmaking.