Anne of Denmark, Queen of James I

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This is an engraving of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle and clothing. She is facing forward with her head slightly turned to the right. She has a high forehead, arched eyebrows, prominent eyes, a straight nose, and a neutral expression. Her hair is styled in a voluminous updo and adorned with a headpiece and jewel. She is dressed in a detailed gown with floral designs, lace trim, and a large lace ruff around her neck. She wears pearl jewelry, including a necklace and earrings with a hanging pendant. The background features text and decorative elements with finely detailed line work and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.5 × 11.6 cm (5 11/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.957


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Salt Library [founded c. 1869], Stafford, (L.2259a). 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

Q65218197

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