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The actor John Henderson portrays Macbeth encountering the weird sisters in the first act of Shakespeare's play. Accompanied by Banquo within a stormy landscape, the thane receives hints about his future that encourage him to pursue the murderous course that defines the tragic action. Jones's mezzotint is based on painting by Romney.
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Title: Mr. Henderson in the Character of Macbeth
Engraver:
John Jones (British, ca. 1745–1797)
Artist:
After George Romney (British, Beckside, Lancashire 1734–1802 Kendal, Cumbria)
Sitter:
John Henderson (British, baptised 1747–1785)
Subject:
William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)
Date: 1787
Medium: Mezzotint; first state with dotted lettering
Dimensions:
Image: 15 15/16 × 19 3/4 in. (40.5 × 50.2 cm)
Plate: 17 15/16 × 21 1/16 in. (45.5 × 53.5 cm)
Sheet: 19 × 26 in. (48.2 × 66 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
Accession Number: 17.3.918
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