?? ye politer art of painting - Ashover Derbyshire
Wall monument with his portrait between to grieving cherubs, over a winged skull
"Francs Parkes, He by his natural genius & great industry, became a wonderful proficient in ye politer art of painting. His singular modesty. sweet disposition, strict sobriety & ingenious conversation, joined with unwearied diligence and uncommon skill in his profession, made him well esteemed by he best judges,& rendered him acceptable where ever he was employed.
He was born at Knott Cross in this parish; Died at Nottingham November 29th in the 39th year of his age Anno Dm 1713. By his own orders, his remains were deposited in this church; and by the care of his executors, this monument was erected to his memory"
(Unfortunately I cannot find any of his paintings !)
?? ye politer art of painting - Ashover Derbyshire
Wall monument with his portrait between to grieving cherubs, over a winged skull
"Francs Parkes, He by his natural genius & great industry, became a wonderful proficient in ye politer art of painting. His singular modesty. sweet disposition, strict sobriety & ingenious conversation, joined with unwearied diligence and uncommon skill in his profession, made him well esteemed by he best judges,& rendered him acceptable where ever he was employed.
He was born at Knott Cross in this parish; Died at Nottingham November 29th in the 39th year of his age Anno Dm 1713. By his own orders, his remains were deposited in this church; and by the care of his executors, this monument was erected to his memory"
(Unfortunately I cannot find any of his paintings !)