Portrait of Lady Frances Norcliffe (1654-1731), bust-length, in a pale blue dress with a pearl clasp, in a sculpted cartouche

Sir Peter Lely (Soest, Westphalia 1618-1680 London) Portrait of Lady Frances Norcliffe (1654-1731), bust-length, in a pale blue dress with a pearl clasp, in a sculpted cartouche with identifying inscription 'DAME FRANCES NORCLIFFE Born 1654, Married 1671, Died 1731.' (lower left) oil on canvas 30¼ x 25 1/8 in. (76.9 x 63.9 cm.)