John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). English poet. Portrait by an unknown artist depicting Wilmot crowning his monkey with laurel, on a pile of books, the monkey offers him a piece of paper with shredded verses. Satirical tone. Oil on canvas (127 x 99,1 cm), ca.1665-1670. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680). English poet. Portrait by an unknown artist depicting Wilmot crowning his monkey with laurel, on a pile of books, the monkey offers him a piece of paper with shredded verses. Satirical tone. Oil on canvas (127 x 99,1 cm), ca.1665-1670. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
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National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.