For the family historian it is a special thrill to see an image of a-long-lost ancestor for the first time. This is particularly true if the ancestor predates the advent of photography and the image is in the form of a painted portrait! I remember my own excitement when a painting of a 3 x greatgrandfather of mine unexpectedly came to light in a cousin’s garage. It was hardly a Rembrandt or Reynolds and the quality was somewhat lacking but just seeing his almost familiar face was still an unforgettable moment.