Queen Elizabeth

About this work

This engraving shows a woman in fancy 16th-century clothes, sitting with a globe and a scepter. Her collar is wide and ruffled, and her sleeves have intricate patterns. The background has a shield with a lion and crown on it. The text below calls her a rare miracle in Christian Europe. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details. Look up engraving to see how artists make prints like this.