Sermon on Painting, continued 1742

"Sermon on Painting, continued" (1742) is a manuscript by Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Walpole's handwritten text argues that paintings cannot fully capture the greatness of true heroes, who, unlike painted figures, have the power to shape the world around them. He uses the example of Sir Robert Walpole, his father, to illustrate his point. This work is a unique example of Walpole's artistic and literary talent, combining his passion for art with his keen political insights.