William Penkethman Sworn Comedian to ye Queen of Great Britain
DateCa. 1709
Engraver
John Smith
(ca. 1652 - ca. 1742)
After work by
R. Shmutz
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
DimensionsOther (Plate): 14 × 9 3/4in. (35.6 × 24.8cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-700
DescriptionLower margin reads: "M.r William Penkethman Sworn Comedian to y.e Queen of Great Britain./ R. Shmutz pinx./ J. Smith fecit et ex."Label TextThis portrait print depicts William Pinkethman (c.1660-1725) a famous comic actor in the droll style. He holds a piece of paper that reads: "Ridentibus Arrident Vultus."
ProvenanceNone known.
ca. 1695
After 1735; originally published 1715
1716