Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
"The Hon.ble & Rev.d. ROBT BOOTH D.D.
Nat 1666, Augst 8th 1740"
Robert Booth (1662–1730), was an aristocratic 18th-century Anglican priest, he served as Archdeacon of Durham from 1691 and also as Dean of Bristol from 1708. He is buried at Bristol Cathedral.
This portrait was posthumously painted given the acronym DD appearing after his name on the portrait.
Although not recently, the canvas has been restored and relined, There is a run in the varnish at the centre top of the canvas.
93cm x 78cm including frame (76cm x 63cm canvas size)
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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18th Century Portrait of the Hon Rev Robert Booth
