25 Feb 2018
Part V: 50 interesting objects
A philosopher and his pupils – a Caravaggio-esque work by Van der Vliet
There are many intriguing and eye-catching artefacts in our collections.
1. Portrait of Lord Haddo
Featured Place:
Haddo House
A ‘prospective portrait’ of Lord Haddo, painted when he was still a child.
2. Painting of Culzean
Featured Place:
Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle, as seen from the sea, painted by Alexander Nasmyth
3. A philosopher and his pupils
A philosopher and his pupils – a Caravaggio-esque work by Van der Vliet
4. Head of Driver portrait
A portrait of the 5th Duke of Gordon’s deerhound by Edwin Landseer
5. Janet Alice Lorimer painting
A portrait of Janet Lorimer and her son, painted by her brother
6. The Haddo Madonna
Featured Place:
Haddo House
A famous work by Renaissance master Raphael ... or was it really his assistant?
7. Anne Erskine portrait
Featured Place:
House of Dun
A portrait of Anne Erskine, daughter of John Erskine, by Allan Ramsay
8. Poffertjes pan
Featured Place:
Culross
A poffertjes pan used to make seven perfect Dutch pancakes, or ‘poffertjes’.
9. Ice skates
A pair of uncomfortable-looking ice skates
10. Commode
Featured Place:
Hill of Tarvit Mansion
A commode made by one of the finest cabinet-makers of the Ancien Regime
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