Sir Robert Davers, 3rd Bt (c.1684-1723)

Jonathan Richardson the elder (London 1665 – London 1745). Oil painting on canvas, Sir Robert Davers, 3rd Bt (c.1684-1723) by Jonathan Richardson the elder (London 1665 – London 1745), circa 1723. A three-quarter-length portrait of a middle-aged man, turned slightly to the left, gazing at the spectator, standing, wearing a long red-unbuttoned coat,, white stock and ruffles at wrist, long white wig, fresh complexion, his right hand in his pocket, his cocked black hat edged with gold, under his left arm. Inscribed in black, bottom left [looks contemporary: i.e. 1723, after succession]: Sr Jermyn Davers / Barnt / Ætat 37 Ickworth, Suffolk (Accredited Museum)