Thomas Dundas, Futuro Primo Barone Dundas 1764

Pompeo Batoni's "Thomas Dundas, Futuro Primo Barone Dundas" (1764) is a portrait painting of the Scottish nobleman Thomas Dundas. The painting depicts Dundas in a classical setting, with a classical sculpture visible in the background. The painting is typical of Batoni's work, which often featured aristocratic sitters in elegant settings, emphasizing their wealth and status. The painting highlights Dundas's power and importance, perhaps as a future Baron.