Hey, Atticus! Good to see you playing one of the games that really opened my eyes to PC gaming!
I do believe the painting is the Count himself, and like StoveTop said, maybe supposed to be way before he became a vampire, or made to not look like one!
I'm about to finish up the Fighter's Guild questline, and then for the main game, all I will have left is the story mode. After that, I can finally do my favorite part, The Shivering Isles!
Love to see people enjoy this "classic"! (my knees cracked typing that one, oof.)
I’ve always started with the Dark Brotherhood (it’s my favorite quest line in the Elder Scrolls games), so by the time I get to the Fighter’s Guild, it feels pretty lackluster.
Maybe that won’t be an issue for you though, hopefully!
Cheers! :)