Francesco Hayez

Italian, 1791 - 1882

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The image shows a portrait of a person from the shoulders up. The person is facing forward with their head slightly tilted downward and eyes closed. They have a serene expression with delicate bone structure, soft eyebrows, and a distinctive jawline. The person has dark hair styled neatly under a decorative crown and a headpiece that comes to a point at the center of their forehead. They are wearing an ornate garment with a high, lace-trimmed collar. The background is a textured oval of shaded graphite that accentuates the figure.
Francesco Hayez, Giovanni Ricordi, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, c. 1827, lithograph on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.164.2

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots

Francesco Hayez, Giovanni Ricordi · c. 1827 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.164.2

This is a drawing of a crowded medieval court scene. It features a large group of finely dressed individuals in an elaborate interior space with high ceilings, arched windows, and sculpted figures. At the center, there is an elevated platform with steps, where a figure stands prominently, while armored guards are positioned at the stairway. The attendees are in varied poses and expressions, suggesting a sense of anticipation or solemnity. The atmosphere conveys a sense of historical significance and social hierarchy, enhanced by detailed attire and regal setting.
Giovanni Ricordi, Maria Stuard condotta al patibolo (Mary Stuart Being Led to the Scaffold), c. 1827, lithograph on chine collé on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.195.1

Maria Stuard condotta al patibolo (Mary Stuart Being Led to the Scaffold)

Giovanni Ricordi · c. 1827 · lithograph on chine collé on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.195.1