17th Century Oil Portrait of Sir Edward Musgrave

A wonderful piece of English history, this portrait of the 17th century Royalist Sir Edward Musgrave is attributed to the circle of the Flemish painter Jacob Huysmans. - Purchased directly from the descendants of Sir Edward Musgrave from Hayton Castle in Cumbria. - Unsigned. Sir Edward Musgrave, 1st Baronet of Nova Scotia, was a Royalist who maintained a regiment of horse at his personal expense during the English Civil War. In 1648 he served as a Colonel at the Battle of Preston. When the horse of Charles II was shot from under him in 1651, he dismounted and supplied the king with his own mount. After defeat, Sir Edward found refuge in Scotland with the Duke of Gordon, but wanted by Parliament he was discovered, and Cromwell informed the Duke that he would storm his castle if he was not given up. Musgrave escaped and fled to the Isle of Man. In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. Date: Late 17th Century Material: Oil on Canvas Origin: England Frame height – 91 cm Frame width – 78 cm Frame depth – 5 cm Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark Ng24 1BX. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00 Sat & Sun 10.00 - 16.00