Very little is known of the parentage of John Pine, the original
engraver and publisher of this work.
He flourished between the years 1720-1750, and ranked second to none in
his profession. He was a most intimate friend of Hogarth, who showed his
admiration for him by painting him in the manner of Rembrandt.
The years of his birth and death are uncertain. His chief works are the
Ceremonies used at the Revival of the Order of the Bath; a splendid
edition of Horace, illustrated with copies of antiques, bas-reliefs,
gems, and coins: also a print of the House of Commons.
His engravings of the tapestry hangings of the House of Lords are
sufficient evidence of his ability as an engraver. These splendid
representations of the engagements between the English fleet and the
Spanish Armada were destroyed by fire when the Houses of Parliament were
burned, Oct. 16, 1834.
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