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Queen Elizabeth

Robert Graves after Isaac Oliver

National Gallery of Art

The image features an engraved portrait of a person sitting in a frontal position and looking to the viewer's right. The person depicted has a high forehead, arched eyebrows, a small mouth, and hair styled in elaborate curls with a detailed headpiece adorned with pearls. They wear an opulent Elizabethan dress with a wide, lace-trimmed ruff around the neck, intricate patterns, and jeweled details. The person is adorned with jewelry, including a cross necklace, earrings, and other decorative elements. The background is a simple, dark tone, and the name "QUEEN ELIZABETH" is inscribed below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9291 × 14204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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