Matthew Pinkelton (1701-1774) is the author of the famous art encyclopedia known as the "Pinkelton Dictionary" (Pilkington's Dictionary). Born in Ireland, studied at Trinity College in Dublin, wrote poetry. After marriage, he moved to London, where he met Jonathon Swift. He became interested in the history of painting and published a collection of biographies of artists "The Gentleman's and Connoisseur's Dictionary of Painters." His work has survived many editions. Pinkelton died in Dublin.