Peter Tillemans The Battle of Glenshiel 1719. Figures probably include Lord George Murray, c 1700 - 1760; Rob Roy MacGregor, 1671 - 1734; and General Joseph... 1719

Biography

Born about 1684
Died 1734
Nationality Netherlandish
Birth place Antwerpen

Tillemans was born and trained in Antwerp. He was brought to England in 1708 by a picture dealer who used him to copy old master paintings. He specialised in topographical landscapes and travelled around England and Wales painting estates and houses. A central figure in the London art world, Tillemans taught Nollekens and Arthur Devis. He also painted scenery.