Francis Place

British, 1647 - 1728

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The image shows a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man's head is slightly turned with his gaze towards the viewer. He has strong facial features, long wavy hair, and wears dark formal clothing with a high collar. The background is plain and dark, and there are inscriptions below the portrait.
Francis Place, Richard Tompson, c. 1680, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.39

Richard Tompson

Francis Place · c. 1680 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.39
The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man identified as Major Generall Lambert. He is facing slightly to the left, with upright posture, wavy shoulder-length hair, and a prominent facial structure. He is wearing 17th-century armor with intricate rivet details and a lace ruff around his neck. The background is plain and monochromatic, creating a vignette effect that emphasizes the figure. An inscription below the portrait reads "Major Generall Lambert."
Francis Place, John Lambert, Parliamentary General, late 17th century, mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.754

John Lambert, Parliamentary General

Francis Place · late 17th century · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1950.14.754
The image shows a tunnel-like perspective looking through an archway at what seems to be an ancient, ruin-like structure. The horizon is not visible, indicating an enclosed space, with walls and arches framing the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, suggesting an unfinished or impressionistic style. The color palette consists of sepia tones, ranging from dark browns to light creams. Close to us are dark shading areas suggesting uneven flooring or rocks, while beyond, light highlights parts of the walls and a passage leading to another open archway. The texture and play of light and shadow suggest depth and dimension within the confined space.
Francis Place, A Grotto (The Stables of the Villa Maecenas, Tivoli?), c. 1700, pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2018.175.2

A Grotto (The Stables of the Villa Maecenas, Tivoli?)

Francis Place · c. 1700 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.175.2