The highlight is the 17th century portrait of Hannibal.

He was commissioned to restore a collection of 18th century portraits belonging to Lord Gardenstone.

It received Pompeian red walls, crystal chandeliers, 18th century oval portraits of famous people that have been patrons, and a tinkly piano.

With the right clothes, he looks as if he could have stepped from an eighteenth century portrait.

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It houses some exquisite artefacts including a 17th century portrait of the infant Jesus made of ivory.

The collection also includes 18th and 19th century portraits, 20th century photography, and several sculptures.

Among the artworks, 19th century portraits of prize-winning livestock are increasingly popular.

He admired the collection of 17th century Flemish portraits and landscape paintings at the museum, from which dark yet incandescent hues emanated.

Conspicuous in the last gallery are the mid-18th century portraits by Gilbert Stuart and John Copley.