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Queen Mary of England

Niccolò Nelli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile portrait of a person facing left. The person has a long face with distinct features, wearing a decorated headdress and ornate clothing with floral designs. They wear a brooch on their chest. The frame around the figure features floral elements, a goat's head at the top, and griffin-like creatures at the bottom. The background has a textured pattern with inscriptions around the oval border. The image is in a detailed, monochromatic engraving style.

Artwork Details

Date
1568
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9482 × 12128 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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