English School, late 16th Century
Portrait of a lady, said to be Dame Bridget Mead, bust-length, in a black dress, a white lace collar and hat
bears inscription 'AN.O 1605/20 SEPT' (upper left) and 'AETATIS. 49' (upper right)
oil on panel
57.7 x 45cm (22 11/16 x 17 11/16in).