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Queen Elizabeth

George Glover or William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman centered within an outlined oval. Her pose is upright and frontal with her face looking directly at the viewer. She has a composed facial expression with sharp features. Her hair is styled intricately, pulled back from the forehead and decorated with a headdress featuring pearls and decorative elements. The woman is dressed in a detailed gown with an elaborate collar, opulent patterns, ruffles, and embroidery. She wears a necklace that matches the ornate nature of her clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing her attire and jewelry. Below the illustration is text identifying her as "Elizabetha D G Regina, Ang Fran et Hib," and "sould by Robt Peak."

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8349 × 11038 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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