Queen Elizabeth

Pieter van der Banck after Edward Lutterell

National Gallery of Art

The image is a bust portrait of Queen Elizabeth. She is positioned facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. She has an elaborate hairstyle adorned with curls and wears a crown on top of her head. Her facial features include a composed expression with gentle eyes. Elizabeth is dressed in a richly decorated gown featuring a high lace collar, commonly known as a ruff, and a bodice adorned with intricate detailing and pearls. She is also wearing a pearl necklace and drop earrings. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame featuring ribbons and crown motifs, which is further surrounded by a decorative border with floral patterns and leaf designs. At the bottom of the frame, there is an inscribed plaque with the name "QUEEN ELIZABETH" and a coat of arms. The background is a detailed decorative engraving.