Lady Jane Grey

1748

George Vertue

Associated Names
George Vertue

Artist, British, 1684 - 1756

This image features a circular portrait of a woman in a classical setting. The woman in the portrait wears a crown and an elaborate gown with a fur collar. The portrait shows her face and part of her upper body. Flanking the portrait are two large Corinthian columns adorned with flower garlands. Below the portrait, there is a regal cloak with a scepter and a crown. To the right of the portrait, a woman is seated, holding a shield or symbol. The background has ornate patterns, classical urns emitting smoke, and intricate architectural elements and text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Hermann Wunderlich

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 47.5 × 56.8 cm (18 11/16 × 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.3.13


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65225388

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