Portret van John Montagu 1774

This mezzotint, *Portret van John Montagu*, was created in 1774 by Valentine Green, a renowned English mezzotint engraver. The artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, features a three-quarter length portrait of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, in an elaborate, seated pose. Green's meticulous detail captures the Earl's attire and the surrounding environment. This print exemplifies the popularity of portraiture in the 18th century and highlights Green's skill in translating painted portraits into mezzotint form.