Pamela Bradley, FAGI, Co. Wicklow Susanna Maria Sautelle (1716-1800) was the daughter of Major Francis Sautelle, a Huguenot refugee who settled in Waterford. Family lore claims that she eloped at a young age with John Roberts (1712-1796) also from Waterford, much to the displeasure of her father. This portrait is thought to depict her with a wedding veil thrown back. Susanna’s husband John Roberts became a successful architect. He designed and supervised the construction of many buildings, particularly in Co. Waterford, including the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic cathedrals in Waterford city. Supposedly Waterford is the only place in … Read More