Edward Proger of Gwerndee (1621-1713)

Characteristic of the Flemish Baroque, the painting features a stark black background that contrasts with the vibrant, intricately detailed robe. The meticulous rendering of the collar and cuffs' designs showcases Lely's attention to detail and mastery of texture.

Painted in 1690 by Sir Peter Lely, a prominent royal court portraitist of Dutch origin settled in England, the portrait is now housed at the National Library of Wales, with its acquisition history not detailed here.

As a work by Lely, this portrait reflects the artistic tastes of England's royal court during the late 17th century, where Flemish Baroque influences were highly valued for portraiture.

While not individually renowned beyond its subject and artist, the portrait contributes to the broader legacy of Sir Peter Lely's contributions to English portraiture in the 17th century, exemplifying the era's aristocratic and professional portraiture standards.