Kit-cat portrait

Slightly larger than the traditional head and shoulders format, it allows enough space to include one or both hands.

When hung together, the overall effect is of a unified club of equals, though each man retains his individuality through distinct gestures, props and costumes.

The men painted in this style often look down and off to the left of the view, as if to be day-dreaming or thinking of some grand political scheme.

He is painted with the same stately wig and fine clothing but he holds his staff of office as Lord Steward.

Instead of a wig, Hopkins is bald and sports a red cap but his clothes are the same as his fellow Kit Kats.