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Queen Elizabeth

Robert Graves after Isaac Oliver

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is facing slightly to the right, with her head turned towards the front. She has an elongated face, arched eyebrows, and a small mouth. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo adorned with hairpieces or jewels. She wears a decorated gown with a large lace ruff around her neck. The bodice has embellishments resembling jewels, and she has a draped sash. She wears a layered necklace with a pendant, dangling earrings, and holds a scepter in her right hand. The background is dark, contrasting with the intricate details of her attire and features, and the portrait is framed within a border on textured paper.

Artwork Details

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