Anne of Denmark

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The engraving depicts a woman standing upright, facing forward with her left hand on her waist. In her right hand, she holds a scepter-like object with a decoration resembling a griffin. She has delicate features, a ruff around her face, elaborate hair adorned with an orb-like decoration, and is adorned in an ornate gown with a wide collar and flowing cape. The gown has intricate details and textures. Next to her is a heraldic banner held by a unicorn with a coat of arms. Below is a smaller image of two figures in similar attire with a crown above them. The background includes an archway, a tapestry or curtain, and the inscription "ANNA REGINA SCOTORVM" above, indicating she is a queen. The setting evokes a courtly or regal atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.8 × 18 cm (9 3/8 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.53


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65216622

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