Portrait of Abraham Bloemart c. 17th century

David Lockley's "Portrait of Abraham Bloemart" (c. 17th century) is a mezzotint that showcases a portrait of Abraham Bloemart within an oval frame, surrounded by smaller images and text. The image incorporates details from Bloemart's life, such as his profession as a merchant, depicted in a smaller scene at the bottom left of the composition. The text, "Made & Sold Very Cheap by Dobert Sulton," implies the print was likely commissioned for commercial purposes and likely sold at a shop in London. The composition is framed by details about printmaking and the cleaning and restoration of artworks, highlighting the artist's craft and the value placed on prints during this time.