Painting, of Lady Mary Stewart, wife of 7th Laird of Freuchie

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This oil painting depicts Lady Mary Stewart, wife of James Grant, seventh Laird of Freuchie. It was painted in 1658 by David Scougal. The same artist also painted a portrait of the Laird.

On her wrists, Lady Mary Stewart is wearing beads of coral or a semi-precious material such as amber. These were probably worn as an amulet offering magical protection against accident, disease or death.

David Scougall was an eminent 17th-century portrait painter who modelled his work on that of Anthony Van Dyck and Michael Wright. His works in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery include a portrait of the first Marquess of Argyll.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-290-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OD 68
• Date: 1658
  
• Material: Oil on canvas
  Painting, oil / portrait
  
• Dimensions: 710 mm H x 610 mm W
  
• What: Painting, oil / portrait
  
• Subject:
• Who: David Scougall (Delineator)
  Lady of Grant (subject)
  
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• Description: Oil painting of the Lady of Grant, by David Scougall
  
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