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Queen Elizabeth

Crispyn van den Queboorn after Crispijn de Passe I after Isaac Oliver

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, capturing her from the waist upwards. She is depicted in a forward-facing position. Her facial features are finely detailed, with a look of regal poise. Her hair is styled elaborately with curls and adorned with pearls and a crown. The queen is wearing a richly decorated gown with intricate patterns and a large, ornate ruff around her neck. She is adorned with multiple strands of pearls, a cross-shaped jewelry piece, pearl earrings, and other elaborate jewelry. The background features an intricate and ornate design pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1625
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8258 × 13031 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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