The work of a celebrated 18th century artist has gone on display at a north-east stately home.
Banff’s Duff House has become the temporary home for the art of celebrated Scot Allan Ramsay.
The exhibition – a partnership with The National Galleries of Scotland – will be open to the public until July 5.
Edinburgh-born Ramsay was renowned for his detailed portraiture skills and was appointed as a painter to George III.
He was also a prolific sketcher and produced hundreds of drawings until his death in 1784 at the age of 70.
A number of these feature in the exhibition.
Lorna Ewan, head of visitor experience at Historic Scotland, said visitors to Duff House were in for a treat.
“Many people might be familiar with Ramsay’s oil paintings depicting prominent figures and monarchs, however, this exhibition is an opportunity to discover a selection of the hundreds of drawings which he also produced during his career,” she said.
“These works will provide our visitors with a glimpse into his vast technical and artistic skills and capabilities, as well as providing an insight into Ramsay the man.”
Included in the exhibition is one of his most noteworthy self-portraits – a pastel depiction of the artist as a 42-year-old.
Trine Nordkvelle, curator of prints and drawings at the National Galleries of Scotland, said: “This exhibition showcases the skill of Ramsay and charts some of his earliest surviving studies alongside his later works, including two rare self-portraits, and offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the artist.”
Access to the display, titled Allan Ramsay – Master Draughtsman, is included in the price of admission to Duff House.