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Whitehead this bust was originally positioned on the water-gate of the Thames near the Savoy, London, and may well have had a commemorative purpose.\r\n\r\nThough historically attributed to Rysbrack and dated around 1725-27, recent conservation analysis has revealed the bust to be made of painted cement, not terracotta as originally thought. For this reason, it is more likely to date from the nineteenth century, though based on earlier representations of Inigo Jones by Rysbrack.\r\n\r\nInigo Jones was one of the first great English architects. He is known primarily for introducing the Palladian style into England from Venice. In 1606 James I employed him to design scenery and costumes for masques written by Ben Johnson and performed at Court. In 1615 he was appointed Surveyor General of the Royal Buildings. His most important London buildings are the Queen's House, Greenwich (1616-1635) and the Banqueting House in Whitehall (1622). 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