Portret van John Montagu c. 1745 - 1765

James McArdell's mezzotint "Portret van John Montagu" (c. 1745-1765) depicts John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, in a formal pose, wearing a powdered wig and a richly decorated uniform. The background shows a landscape with trees and a distant city, possibly London, adding a sense of grandeur to the image. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of McArdell's mastery of the mezzotint technique, known for its rich tonal qualities and subtle detail.