Mary, Queen of Scots

Francesco Bartolozzi after Federico Zuccaro

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two female figures dressed in elaborate garments from the waist up. The taller person stands to the right, her body facing forward but her head turned slightly towards the viewer. Her facial features are delicate, with a slightly elongated face, soft eyes, and a composed expression. Her hair is styled upwards and adorned with decorative elements. She wears a high-necked dress with a prominently ruffled collar and sleeves, and intricate lace cuffs extending from her sleeves. The shorter figure stands to her left, with her body slightly turned towards the taller person. Her facial features are youthful, with a round face and alert eyes. Her hair is similarly styled, with curls framing her face. She wears a detailed gown with an elaborate floral design and a similar ruffled collar. This figure holds a flower in her right hand and a small bag in her left. The background features an opulent interior setting, with a leaded glass window offering a view of a distant building and a vase with a flower arrangement on a tabletop beside elaborate drapery. The floor is adorned with an intricate patterned design.