A Young Gentleman Impersonating Saint John In The Desert, 18th Century

A Young Gentleman Impersonating Saint John in the Wilderness, 18th Century Sir Godfrey KNELLER (1646-1723) for $ 650,000 Huge 18th century English master portrait of a young man posing as St John In The Wilderness, oil on canvas by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Magnificent full-length seated depiction of a young man posing in St John in the wilderness holding a seashell and accompanied by a lamb. Exceptional quality and condition. Framed with provenance and authentication on the back. Provenance: Authenticated by Mr. H Fanner, New Bond Street, London 1860 Mr. Mullet, Upper Lane, London Mr. and Mrs. Boyden of Dewlish House, Dorset Dimensions: 135cm x 110cm unframed approximately