ca. 1618-1620 Elizabeth Knollys, née Howard (1586–1658), Viscountess Wallingford, later Countess of Banbury attributed to Daniel Mytens (Kenwood - Hampstead, London, UK)

According to her article in thepeerage, she was Catherine Knyvett’s daughter. She married Edward Vaux shortly after William Knollys, her first husband, died. Two children survived to adulthood.

From artuk.org; fixed the upper edge with Photoshop and filled in shadows to bring out the drapery of her veil and dress.

ca. 1618-1620 Elizabeth Knollys, née Howard (1586–1658), Viscountess Wallingford, later Countess of Banbury attributed to Daniel Mytens (Kenwood - Hampstead, London, UK) From artuk.org shadows fixed upper edge

Lady Elizabeth’s belt matches her under-dress. She wraps her veil around to the front of her conical skirt and ties it to her belt.

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