Portret van David Garrick als Kitely 1769

This mezzotint portrait of David Garrick, a famous English actor, was created in 1769 by John Finlayson. The artwork depicts Garrick in a theatrical costume, possibly as the character Kitely from Ben Jonson's play "Every Man in His Humour". Finlayson captures Garrick’s stage presence with detailed rendering of his costume and expressive facial features, highlighting his personality and charisma. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the technical prowess of mezzotint, a popular engraving method in the 18th century, which creates rich tonal variations and a sense of depth.