The artwork, titled “John Wesley (1703–1791), Fellow (1726–1751)”, is a portrait created by the artist John Jackson. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls within the genre of portraiture.
In this distinguished portrait, John Jackson has rendered an elegant depiction of John Wesley. The subject is shown as an older gentleman with long, flowing white hair. Dressed in clerical attire, complete with a black robe and a white clerical collar, he embodies a poised and contemplative figure. The background is rendered in deep, subtle tones, which serve to highlight the subject’s solemn expression and dignified demeanor. The artwork’s overall composition and color palette are characteristic of the refined aesthetics associated with the Rococo movement, emphasizing grace and elegance.
