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Mary, Queen of Scots

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait depicting a woman in historical noble attire. She is positioned facing forward, with her head slightly tilted to the right. The woman has a serene expression, soft eyes, and arched eyebrows. Her hair is styled elegantly around her face, with curls visible under a hat or headpiece. She is adorned in clothing typical of historical nobility, including a lace ruff around her neck, intricate patterns, puffy sleeves, and holding a cross pendant. The background has a halo-effect framing her head and decorative motifs in the corners. The caption reads "MARIA REG: SCOTORVM," referencing Mary, Queen of Scots.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1602
Medium
engraving [first published, 1602]
Dimensions
8707 × 11145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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