An Imaginary Portrait of Bertram Ashburnham (1027 - 1087), but really of William Ashburnham (d.1665)

after William Dobson (London 1611 – London 1646). Oil painting on lined canvas, on stretcher with keyed diagonal bars. An Imaginary portrait of Betram Ashburnham (1027 - 1087), but really of William Ashburnham (d.1665), after William Dobson (London 1611 – London 1646). late 17th century. Just less than half-length, turned to the right, head turned back over his right shoulder; wearing full armour with gold-ornamental edges and a plain white collar; his right hand on his helmet, bottom right; a rock behind him on the left, a crepuscular sky over land on the right. Lyme Park, Cheshire (Accredited Museum)