Queen Elizabeth

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The etching shows the upper body of a person in a regal pose, facing forward. The individual has an elongated face with symmetrical features, tightly curled hair adorned with a floral crown and elaborate hairpieces. They wear an ornate gown with intricate patterns, a high lace collar, and detailed embroidery. A pearl necklace complements the outfit. The person holds an orb in their left hand and a scepter in their right. The backdrop features heraldic symbols, an emblem above the person’s head, and a border inscribed with text. Surrounding the frame are decorative elements contributing to the grand and formal nature of the etching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.8 × 11.5 cm (7 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.411


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, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65082183

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