Francis Brerewood

Francis Brerewood
Born
Francis Brerewood

1694
Died1781
NationalityBritish
Known forPainter
Notable workBenedict Leonard Calvert
Patron(s)Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore
Benedict Leonard Calvert painted by Francis Brerewood at the Calvert home of Woodcote Park, Surrey, c. 1726.

Francis Brerewood (1694-1781) was an English painter, translator and architect. He enjoyed the patronage of Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore, painting portraits of Lord Baltimore's son Benedict, and decorating the apartments of the Calvert family seat at Woodcote Park. He became embroiled in unsuccessful litigation in 1746 following his father's death, and he died in poverty in 1781.