# Portrait of John Thomas, Bishop of Rochester

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## Artwork

- Artist: [REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/reynolds-sir-joshua-rcb8646849fa3f4>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 128 x 102 cm

## Commentary

Dr. John Thomas \(1712-1793\) was consecrated as Bishop of Rochester in 1774. He is portrayed wearing the robes of the Dean of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. In the background the Westminster Abbey can be seen.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)