A Striking Likeness
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1750-1800 / Engraving / John Wesley / Paper / Print
Engraving on paper
Published by ? Sheppard, Lambert Hill, Doctors Common (London), March 22nd, 1791
The full title of the image is 'A Striking Likeness of the late Justly Celebrated, and Pious Christian, the truly Reverend John Wesley, A.M. .' Wesley is shown crowned by angels and a 'New Song in Praise of Methodism' features beneath the portrait.
This flysheet image was published within three weeks of Wesley's passing by the 'Doctors' Commons', also known as the College of Civilians. This was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London. Like the Inns of Court, the society had buildings with work and living space, as well as a large library.
Published by ? Sheppard, Lambert Hill, Doctors Common (London), March 22nd, 1791
The full title of the image is 'A Striking Likeness of the late Justly Celebrated, and Pious Christian, the truly Reverend John Wesley, A.M. .' Wesley is shown crowned by angels and a 'New Song in Praise of Methodism' features beneath the portrait.
This flysheet image was published within three weeks of Wesley's passing by the 'Doctors' Commons', also known as the College of Civilians. This was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London. Like the Inns of Court, the society had buildings with work and living space, as well as a large library.
