Was the painting from Theatre of Death based on Whip and the

Dear Mr. Lee,

The beautiful portrait (below) appeared in the home of Philippe Darvas in "Theatre of Blood." While it may have been meant as a painting of Philippe or one of his ancestors, it really doesn't look like him -- it looks astonishingly like Kurt Menliff from "Whip and The Body." Was that painting modeled on Kurt, rather than on Philippe or, perhaps, made for "Whip and The Body?"


(Click photo for a wonderful close-up of the eyes.)

Is there a museum or gallery where the public may see this painting, or are reproductions available?

Thank you so very much.

Respectfully,
--Rebecca Rohan

[Christopher Lee]

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