Queen Elizabeth
1706
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1706
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Queen Elizabeth is a 1706 ink by Pieter van der Banck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman’s face framed by a wide, ruffled collar. She wears a pearl necklace and a crown, with a shield and royal symbols below her. The border is packed with swirls, leaves, and a crown at the top. The text at the bottom reads *Queen Elizabeth*, and the style looks old-fashioned. This isn’t a painting—it’s an etching, where lines are carved into metal to make prints. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed images.
Pieter van der Banck (1680–1680) was an artist.
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