Portrait
Lee's portrait was done in 1594, when he was 43 years-old, by the Flemish artist Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger. It was probably commissioned by his cousin, Henry Lee of Ditchley. The subject is shown in the regalia of a captain of the royal kerne, posing with legs and feet bare, and armed with shield, spear and pistol.
Read more about this topic: Thomas Lee (army Captain)
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