John Hinchcliffe, Bishop of Peterborough 1779 - 1802

This portrait drawing by Francesco Bartolozzi depicts John Hinchcliffe, Bishop of Peterborough, in profile. The piece is a stipple engraving on paper that was created in 1779 and is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The piece shows Hinchcliffe's features in great detail, especially his sharp cheekbones and chin. The stipple engraving technique uses tiny dots to create the illusion of shading and texture. This technique was popular in the 18th century and helped to create a sense of realism in portraiture.