Mary, Queen of Scots

1558-1559

Frans Huys

Associated Names
Frans Huys

Artist, Flemish, 1522 - 1562

Hans Liefrinck I

Publisher, Flemish, probably 1518 - 1573

The image shows a woman in profile, standing with her left hand raised and right hand at her waist. She has a pronounced nose, styled hair, and is dressed in an ornate gown with detailed designs, a high collar, puffed shoulders, and intricate jewelry. The background features a curtain and a heraldic emblem with a lion in the upper left corner, hinting at a royal or noble setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.9 × 17.5 cm (11 × 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.841

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65223853

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