Joannes Gower, Armiger

Vertue, George, 1684-1756 · 1727

John Gower, 1330-1408, in profile, in a square window box set into a wall with large volumes of books leaning against it. Gower was a poet know for use of allegory and moral themes. He was a friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He became blind during the last eight years of his life. Text: Joannes Gower, Armiger. Anglorum Poeta Celeberrimus. Chanceri Poeta Contemporat. Honoratiss D.no Joanni Levison Gower Domino Gower. hanc Effigiem humillime D. D.