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Queen Elizabeth

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing a person's upper body, facing slightly forward with a direct gaze. The person has a high forehead, arched eyebrows, and a slender face, with intricate, curly hair styled close to the head. They wear a large ruff collar and a richly detailed garment with floral patterns and bead-like embellishments. The background is a simple, textured oval frame with surrounding text. Below the portrait, there is a block of text with lines of writing.

Artwork Details

Date
1589
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8358 × 12350 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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