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Queen Elizabeth

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a woman believed to be Elizabeth, Queen of England. She has a composed facial expression with high cheekbones, almond-shaped eyes, and curly hair styled elegantly with a crown adorned with pearls and a star motif. She wears rich attire with a ruff around her neck and an ornate gown with floral designs. She is holding a scepter in her right hand and an orb in her left hand. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1622
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8542 × 10817 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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