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John Milton

Possibly John Milton bought by Dr Cartmell at a sale June 18th 1851 and presented to the College. It is unlikely to be Milton, however, due to the dates. It is also unlike authentic portraits of Milton. It has been thought to be of Francis Quarles (1592-1644) but the dates do not support this either. The motto in the picture reads "Nec ingratus nec inutilis videar vixisse": "May I be thought to have lived neither ingenerously nor uselessly"

Possibly John Milton bought by Dr Cartmell for £6 at a sale June 18th 1851 and presented to the College. It is unlikely to be Milton due to the dates. It is also unlike authentic portraits of Milton. It has been thought to be of Francis Quarles (1592-1644) but the dates do not support this either. The motto in the picture reads "Nec ingratus nec inutilis videar vixisse": "May I be thought to have lived neither ingenerously nor uselessly"

1650 - 1650

Bought by Cartmell, Master of Christ's College on 18th June 1851 for £6 at the sale of furniture belonging to Mrs Clabborn, No. 5 Trumpington St. Sometime ago it was bought by Mrs Clabborn's son-in-law, (Mr Cannon Solicitor) at a sale and was appended(?) by him to her very valuable ... notice in the catalogue in below... presented it to his successors.... as the best portrait...able to obtain. notice stuck on back of frame. "104 Rare old oil painting in fine order, the poet Milton in early life in rich gilt frame".

17th century