Accession No

5242

Brief Description

engraving of Newton, possibly entitled 'The apotheosis of Isaac Newton', by G. Bickham, English, 1732

Origin

England

Maker

Bickham, G. [engraver]

Class

prints

Earliest Date

1732

Latest Date

1787

Inscription Date

1732

Material

paper; glass; tape

Dimensions

(mounted) height 395mm; breadth 285mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Grosvenor Prints, 28-32 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9HP on 12/03/1998.

Inscription

‘PRÆCLARISSIMUS · ISAACUS · NEWTON · EQUES.’ (around Newton)
‘See the great Newton, He who first Survey’d
The Plan, by which the Universe was made;—
Saw Natures Simple, yet Stupendous Laws,–
And prov’d the Effects tho’ not explain’d the Cause .
O wond’rous Man! in whom the heav’nly Mind
Shines forth distinguish’d, and above Mankind:
Whilst here on Earth, how humble, wise and good!
In Heav’n a Star of the first Magnitude.—’ (at bottom of print)
‘LONDON: Sold by john Bickham,Engraver,at the Seven-Stars in King’s-Street,Covent Garden. Sold by H:Overton at yeWhite Horse without...’ (at bottom)
‘G.Bickham Senr. Sculp. 1732’ (at bottom right of illustration)

Description Notes

Engraving of Newton, possibly entitled 'The apotheosis of Isaac Newton', by G. Bickham, 1732.

Engraving showing a bust of Newton placed centrally within a star, surrounded by angels and cherubs with scientific instruments. At the bottom is a verse celebrating Newton (see inscription).

Condition good (small perforation at bottom left, slight tear at top left); complete

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