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Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I)

Francis Delaram

1608

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque

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Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I) is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Delaram
When & what style?: 1608 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a dark, fur-lined robe with intricate patterns on the sleeves. A small book rests in his left hand, and his right hand holds a scroll or ribbon. Around his neck is a chain with a round object hanging from it. The border is packed with text in Latin and a crest at the bottom, hinting this was meant to show someone important. The lines are sharp and detailed, created by the artist pressing into metal. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints like this one.

About the artist

Artist

Francis Delaram

Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…

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