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An inscription on the painting reads: 'This man enjoy'd all the great Offices under the Crown, but ruined his Family by giving away to an old Woman, Lady Dysart, his second wife, an immense Estate, hand-ed down to him through a Series of prudent and able Ancestors; which Estate was the Means of raising him to the Honours he enjoy'd.'
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder
Title
John Maitland (1616–1682), Duke of Lauderdale
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 228 x W 124.5 cm
Accession number
H.4709
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
1. Sir Peter Lely pinxit 2. John 2d Earl of Lauderdale, alfo Duke of Lauderdal, Marquis of March, and Earl of Guilford, and Vifcount Peterfham in England. This man enjoy'd all the great Offices under the Crown, but ruined is Family by giving away to an old Woman, Lady Dysart, his fecond wife an immenfe Eftate, hand-ed down to him through a Series of prudent and able Anfestors; which Efta