was one of the first engravers to show how admirably mezzotint could be applied to the translation of pictorial compositions as well as portraits, but at the present time it is to his portraits that most attention is given by collectors. His engravings are distinguished by exceptional richness and subtlety of tone, and by very judicious management of relations of light and shade; and they have, almost without exception, notable freshness and grace of handling. The Antiquarian A keen Antiquarian, he was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, in London. He published at least three works. The first was a "Survey of the City of Worcester", published in 1764, compiled during his residence there. Printed by J. Butler for S.Gamidge, at Prior's Head, Worcester. This formed the groundwork for his second book "the History and antiquities of the City and Suburbs of Worcester", published as two volumes on 3 April 1796. Printed for the author by W.Bulmer and Co. and sold by G.Nicol of London. His third work was "An Account of the Discovery of the Body of King John: In the Cathedral Church of Worcester", published by V. and R. Green, Percy Street, Bedford Square, London on 17 July 1797. Legacy James Walker (c.1748-c.1808) was one of Green's pupils. References External links Alfred Whitman. Valentine Green (London, 1902). 1739 births 1813 deaths English engravers Associates of the Royal Academy Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of London