Queen Elizabeth

published 1630

Francis Delaram

Associated Names
Francis Delaram

Artist, English, 1590 - 1627

The image shows a portrait of a person seated facing the viewer. The individual has an upright posture, with the head slightly turned to the left. The person has a high forehead, thin arched eyebrows, and full lips. The hair is styled in curls and adorned with a feather or ornament. The attire consists of a detailed gown with voluminous sleeves, a high lace collar, and embellishments like embroidery, pearls, and gemstones. Accessories include a necklace, pendants, a brooch, and gloves. The background features a celestial design with stars forming a halo around the head, and an emblem with a coat of arms, a lion, and a unicorn.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.4 × 15.4 cm (8 7/16 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.114


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

Q65223532

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