Duke of Atholl
The painting is the 1st Marquis of Atholl (1631-1703) by Jacob de Witt, The Battle of Bothwell Brig of 1679, where the Marquis fought on the side of the royal forces against the Protestant Covenanters, is depicted in the background.
During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms of the 17th century, the Murrays supported the Royalist cause, which led to Blair Castle being taken by Oliver Cromwell's army following his invasion of 1650. The restored Charles II created the title Marquess of Atholl for John Murray, 2nd Earl of Atholl (1631–1703). The title Duke of Atholl was granted to the 2nd Marquess in 1703.