You are desired to accompany the Society of Painters [blank] of [the] clock in Painter Stayners Hall where you shall be entertain'd by us [blank] [graphic].Worshipful Company of Painters[approximately 1687]engAn invitation to accompany the Society of Painters at St Lukes Feast on Thursday 24 November, 1687 in Painter Stayner's Hall; with a cartouche illustrated with an allegory of the arts with painting in the center, with winged Fame holding a laurel crown In the top corners are emblems of painting and architecture and on the bottom, drawing (disegno) and sculpture as a puttoTitle from item.Artist from manuscript annotation on earlier state in the British Museum.Later state of the plate, with alterations to allow the invitation to be used for a variety of events; portions of the engraved text have been removed to create spaces for manuscript additions. For an earlier state with engraved text specific to a St. Luke's Feast on 24 November 1687, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1977,U.1223.Date from British Museum online catalogue.Mounted on board to: 39 x 30 cm. For further information, consult library staff.