George (c.1531–1585), 5th Lord Seton and his Family

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A lifelong supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots, George Seton helped her escape from Holyrood Palace after the murder of David Rizzio. Between 1570 and

National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Title

George (c.1531–1585), 5th Lord Seton and his Family

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 111.7 x W 84.5 cm

Accession number

PG 1020

Acquisition method

purchased, 1925

Work type

Painting

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