French engraving — Loutherbourg, Philip James

Philip James de Loutherbourg (Philip Jakob de Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de  Loutherbourg)  (1740 - 1812), whose name is sometimes given in the French form of Philippe-Jacques, the German form of Philipp Jakob, or with the English-language epithet of the Younger, was a Franco-British painter who became known for his large naval works, his elaborate set designs for London theatres, and his invention of a mechanical theatre called the "Eidophusikon". He also had an interest in faith-healing and the occult and was a companion of Cagliostro.