The artwork titled “John Pickering,” created by the artist Joseph Wright between circa 1777 and circa 1780, is an oil painting on canvas. This portrait, measuring 81 x 69.5 cm, belongs to the Baroque and Romanticism art movements and resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a man of dignified bearing dressed in traditional attire, likely of the 18th century. His attire, including a white collar and a dark robe, suggests scholarly or clerical status. The subject’s expression is contemplative, and he holds a scroll or manuscript, indicative of intellectual or academic pursuits. The background is subdued, allowing the subject to remain the focal point, in line with the stylistic tendencies of Baroque and Romantic portraiture.
