Late 17th/early 18th century oil on canvas portrait of a Spanish Colonial officer, possibly a member of the viceroyalty, standing In his military dress uniform with sash belt and sword, medal with ribbon around his neck. Subject holds a letter in one hand reading: "Prospecto para mejorar de sueldos a los Individuos de la real casa de Moneda de Santafe" - prospect to improve the salaries of the individuals of the royal mint of Santafe (Bogata, Columbia) and a cane in the other. Coat of Arms upper left corner reading "Armas de los Henriquez de Guzman". Unsigned. Housed in a later gilt carved Baroque style frame with corner and side ornaments; Wunderly Bros., Pittsburgh framing label en verso. Sight - 34" H x 26 3/4" W. Framed - 45 1/2" H x 38" W. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee estate. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)