Wybrant Lolkes, a dwarf with his wife. Etching by P. Mequignon, 1790.

For sitter see: C. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, pp. 226-227

Accompanied by a printed description of the sitter

[London] (13 Castle Street Leicester Fields, and to be had at the riding school) : J. Caulfield, 1 September 1790.

1 print : etching ; sheet 32 x 22.5 cm

Mynheer Wybrand Lolkes the celebrated man in miniature ... P. Mequignon delint. ad vivum. Lettering continues: "from Jelst, in West Friesland 60 years of age 27 inches high, weighing 56lb. Who was exhibited in the year 1790 at Astley's riding school, Westminster Bridge, with great applause. Also Madame Lolkes, his wife 50 years of age, by whom he has had three children, one of which a son, lived to the age of 23, and was 5 feet 7 inches high."

Wellcome Collection 873i