Portret van John Wilkes (staatsman) 1764

This 1764 engraving by Gerard Sibelius depicts John Wilkes, a prominent English politician. The artwork showcases Wilkes in a seated pose, thoughtfully holding a quill pen and gazing off to the side. The inclusion of a desk, papers, and books suggests his intellectual pursuits and political involvement. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in 18th-century British politics.