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Elizabeth, Queen of England

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a person centered in an oval frame, revealing the upper torso and head. The person is positioned facing forward, with their head slightly tilted to one side. They have delicate facial features with a high forehead and elongated eyes, and their hair is elaborately styled, adorned with intricate and ornate headpieces. The clothing is richly decorated with a patterned design, featuring a detailed lace ruff around the neck and a gown embellished with what appear to be pearls or other gems. Earrings hang from the ears, and a beaded necklace with a pendant graces the neck. The background of the image is plain.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7175 × 11090 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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