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 full-length depiction of a woman standing in a profile view facing left. She is poised elegantly, with her left hand hanging by her side and her right hand slightly raised. Her facial features are finely detailed, with a straight nose and a serene expression. Her hair is styled and adorned with a decorative headdress or headpiece. The woman wears a richly detailed dress with an elaborate pattern, accented with pearls or gemstones. A choker style ornament is visible around her neck. The scene includes a large curtain on the right side, suggesting an interior setting. At the top left, there is a diamond-shaped emblem with a lion topped with a crown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.2 × 17 cm (10 5/16 × 6 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.842


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alfred Morrison [1821-1897], London and Fonthill, (L.151). 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

Q65223855

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