Johann Leipoldt

Leypold, Johann

German, active 1600 - 1626

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The image features a historical illustration of a woman standing. She is holding a cross-like object in her right hand and a staff with a fleur-de-lys design in her left. Her face has large eyes, slightly arched eyebrows, a straight nose, and a small mouth, framed by a decorative headdress. Her hair is styled in tight curls with an ornamented headpiece. She wears an elaborate garment with a high lace ruff collar, fitted bodice, ornate patterns, and three crowns above her head. The attire includes fur trimmings and detailed embroidery. In the background are heraldic symbols, including two shields with intricate designs. Latin text is inscribed below her portrait, indicating her royal heritage. The background is detailed with patterned lines for depth.
Johann Leipoldt, Mary, Queen of Scots, early 17th-century, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.847

Mary, Queen of Scots

Johann Leipoldt · early 17th-century · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.847