The oil painting records the arrival of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Burghley on the evening of 12th November 1844, at the start of a three day visit.
The following evening, Prince Albert stood as sponsor, or godparent, at the christening of Lady Victoria Cecil, the youngest child of Brownlow, 2nd Marquess of Exeter (1795-1867), and his wife Isabella.
Henry Brian Ziegler (1798-1874), was a British landscape artist and portrait painter, commissioned to record important moments during the Royal visit.
He was also drawing master to members of the Royal Family.
