Queen Elizabeth

Martin Droeshout

Associated Names
Martin Droeshout

Artist, Flemish, born c. 1570

The image shows a woman standing in a side view. She has a halo around her head and wears a crown. She has a composed expression with wavy hair styled away from her face, and is dressed in a long gown with patterns and a necklace. She stands next to a table with an open book and holds a scroll. Two angels hold a crown above her, with text that reads, "Many daughters have done well but thou surpassest them all." The background includes a medieval cityscape labeled "Woodstock," with towers and buildings, as well as clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.2 × 6.6 cm (4 7/16 × 2 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 12.6 × 8 cm (4 15/16 × 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.280


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65362309

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