Mary, Queen of Scots
1598
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a serious face. She wears a fancy crown, a ruffled collar, and a chain with a round pendant. Her hands hold a globe and a scepter, and the background has swirling patterns and tiny crowns in the corners. The text below calls her "The most excellent Princesse Mary, Queen of Scotland and Dowager of France." This was a common way to show someone’s power and titles back then. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.
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