Bust of John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet
Date
1800
Sitter
John Hoskyns (1634 - 1705, British) , Lawyer
Creator
Edward Harding (1755 - 1840, British) , Engraver
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 120mm
width (print): 95mm
width (print): 95mm
Description
Stipple engraving depicting a bust of Sir John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet within a rectangular frame. Hoskyns is depicted with a shaved head and is seen wearing a robe in the classical style. The bust is shown turned towards the left slightly.
Inscribed below: ‘Harding Sc/SIR JOHN HOSKINS/Published Sep 1, 1800 by Edw Harding, 98 Pall Mall.’
Sir John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet (1634-1705), British lawyer and natural philosopher, was an Original Fellows of the Royal Society, officially elected in 1663 following the grant of the second charter. He served as President of the Royal Society from 1682-1683.
Inscribed below: ‘Harding Sc/SIR JOHN HOSKINS/Published Sep 1, 1800 by Edw Harding, 98 Pall Mall.’
Sir John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet (1634-1705), British lawyer and natural philosopher, was an Original Fellows of the Royal Society, officially elected in 1663 following the grant of the second charter. He served as President of the Royal Society from 1682-1683.