These stunning rooms were last used as a suite by Queen Victoria in 1844. The most magnificent of all the state apartments, the George Rooms are adorned with Italian old master paintings, furniture and works of art largely acquired on The Grand Tour in Italy, including the great fireplace bought from the architect Piranesi in Rome. The firegrates themselves are even mounted with silver. The dramatic painted ceilings were executed by Antonio Verrio between 1686-1697. Of all the paintings at Burghley, perhaps the finest and one of the 5th Earl's most expensive purchases is 'Christ Blessing the Bread and Wine' by Carlo Dolci (1616-1686) which hangs in the Jewel Closet.