Portrait of Paul Rycault (1629-1700) Finish:none A lady of imposing stature

A lady of imposing stature applies for a job

Louis Renault invented the direct-drive gearbox in 1898

the Lords was forced into a corner as the Prime Minister

friendly match at the Victoria ground to celebrate Stoke City centenary

and has been the organiser of the Prescott Hillclimb since 1938

Portrait of Paul Rycault (1629-1700) Finish:none A lady of imposing statureThree quarter length portrait of an elderly (aged 62 years) Rycault wearing a long brown wig. Dressed in a brown coat with a richly brocaded waistcoat and cuffs, with a lace trimmed white shirt and lace neck cloth. The sitter has brown gloves, one of which is held by the left hand: the right is bare and holding what may be a hat. By Rycault's left hand is a sword hilt. A background of architectural pillar and arches appears at the subject's right