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Queen Elizabeth

Francis Delaram

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated in a regal manner. She has a composed posture with her hands delicately positioned at her front, one holding a fan. Her facial features appear dignified with high cheekbones and a neutral expression, framed by styled hair adorned with a crown or tiara and a semicircle of stars above. Her hair is curled and enhanced by a feathered headpiece. She wears a gown with patterns, embellishments, and a large ruff around her neck. The woman is adorned with jewelry, including a necklace with a pendant. The background features heraldic imagery, including a coat of arms surrounded by illustrations of lions and other symbols, set against a representation of clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1630
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7777 × 11016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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