Portrait of George Washington in Masonic regalia by William Joseph Williams, 1794, William Joseph Williams

Portrait of george washington in masonic regalia by william joseph williams, 1794. Pastel on paper, 71. 1 x 55. 8 cm (28 x 22 in. ) alexandria-washington masonic lodge no. 22, ancient, free, and accepted masons, alexandria, virginia. Note: this work was commissioned by the alexandria-washington masonic lodge no. 22, where washington was a master. Williams's portrait shows washington as a virginia past master, with masonic regalia and jewels. Williams's depiction includes a scar on washington's left cheek, smallpox scars on his nose and cheeks, and a mole under his right ear. Date: 1794.