B. BARON (*1696) after AMIGONI (*1682), Portrait of Sir Thomas Reeve, Copper engraving

Bernard Baron (1696 Paris - 1762 London) after Jacopo Amigoni (around 1682 - 1752 ): Porträt des Sir Thomas Reeve, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 18th century, Copper engraving
Technique: Copper engraving and Etching on Paper
Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Amiconi Pinxit | B. Baron Sculpsit.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "The Right Honourable Sr. THOMAS REEVE Kn. Lord Chief Justice of his Mayties Court of Common Pleas And one of his Majties most Hon.ble Priviy Council 1736".
Date: 18th century
Description: This high-quality engraving shows Sir Thomas Reeve in his function as Lord Chief Justice in a semi-sitting pose, with splendid official costume, wig, chain of justice and gloves in his left hand. The portrait, engraved after a painting by Amiconi, conveys the authority and rank of the English jurist at the court of George II through his dignified pose and detailed robes. A coat of arms and detailed inscription emphasise his high position in the British legal system.
Keywords: Sir Thomas Reeve; Lord Chief Justice; Court portrait; 18th century; 1736; Common Pleas; Private Council; Amiconi; Judge; English judicial history; Official costume; Baroque; Copper engraving; Portrait with coat of arms; Wig; Lawyer; Representational painting; Sitting portrait; Historical personage; Judicial system; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom;
Size: Paper: 36,0 cm x 26,9 cm (14,2 x 10,6 in), Depiction: 30,6 cm x 25,3 cm (12 x 10 in)