Elizabeth, Queen of England

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman depicted from the waist up. She is seated and faces slightly towards her left. Her face is oval-shaped with prominent cheekbones and a slightly pointed chin. Her hair is styled with tight curls, adorned with a crown and decorative elements. Her clothing is detailed, featuring an ornate dress with intricate patterns and a wide, pleated ruff collar. She holds a scepter in her right hand and an orb in her left, and wears a bracelet on her left wrist. The background is plain with a coat of arms displayed in the upper right corner, and the image is further embellished with Latin text and decorative borders.