Porträt Des John Marquis of Monthermer 1760

This portrait of John Marquis of Monthermer was painted in 1760 by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter celebrated for his portraits of European aristocracy. The sitter is depicted in a lavish velvet coat and fur, holding a book of music. The composition, with the subject’s gaze directed towards the viewer and the inclusion of musical instruments and sheet music, speaks to the sitter’s social status and interests, offering a glimpse into 18th-century aristocratic culture.