Queen Elizabeth

James Stow after Nicholas Hilliard

Associated Names
James Stow

Artist, British, c. 1770 - 1820 or after

Nicholas Hilliard

Artist After, English, probably 1547 - 1619

The image depicts a portrait showing the upper half of a woman's body, from the waist up. She is sitting or standing straight, facing slightly right with her head turned more towards the viewer. The woman has distinct facial features, a firm gaze, and a composed expression. Her hair is styled back, possibly with a small decorative piece or cap. She wears elaborate clothing, including a high-standing lace collar, a richly patterned dress with puffed sleeves adorned with a lattice design, a large necklace, and a decorative clasp on the bodice. The background is plain, focusing on the subject. The portrait is framed within a speckled border, with text identifying her as "Queen Elizabeth."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 26.8 × 19.6 cm (10 9/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.394


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65077049

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