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Queen Elizabeth

after Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The artwork shows a three-quarter length portrait of a person seated with a scepter in one hand and a book or decorative item in the other. The person is in an upright position, facing the left side of the image. They have an elaborate hairstyle that is tightly curled and styled upward, adorned with a crown. The facial features are detailed with a calm and composed expression. They are wearing an ornate garment with intricate patterns and puffed sleeves, and a large, ruffled collar surrounds their neck. A bracelet can be seen on the wrist holding the book. The background of the image is plain, with a coat of arms or crest situated in the upper left corner, and there is a text inscription at the bottom of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7364 × 10214 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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