Portrait of Father John Murphy (1710-1753)

? Edward Lyons

After Unknown Artist, Ireland, 18th century , Irish

Title

Date1750s

MediumEtching

Dimensions

Plate: 40.7 x 27.8 cm

Sheet: 43.1 x 20 cm

Credit LinePurchased, 1899

Object numberNGI.10919

DescriptionPortrait of John Murphy, a priest of Saint Catherine's Church Dublin, above a relief of Charity. The inscription indicates that that the image is a true likeness of John Murphy who died on the 2nd of July, 1753 aged 42.
InscriptionIn image: VERA EFFIGIES JOANNIS MURPHY STD obijt Die 2 Julij An. 1753 AEtat. 42