Elizabeth Erskine, Countess of Kellie by Unknown Artist. A full-length portrait of a noblewoman in an elaborate red and gold gown, wearing an intricate lace collar and holding a small green bird.

Elizabeth Erskine, Countess of Kellie

Unknown Artist

1619 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An exquisite 17th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in rich, ornate attire with a striking lace ruff.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

4 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This stately 1619 portrait depicts Elizabeth Erskine, Countess of Kellie, in the height of Jacobean fashion. Her magnificent gown is adorned with intricate patterns and pearls, complemented by an architectural lace ruff and delicate jewelry, capturing the formal grandeur of the early 17th-century British court.