Queen Elizabeth
1542
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1542
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Queen Elizabeth is a 1542 ink by Frans Huys, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with short, curly hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a fancy, ruffled collar and a detailed dress with patterns along the sleeves. Her hands rest on a table, and the background is plain except for some carved decorations at the sides. The text around her says things like "Queen" and "Grace," which hints at her importance. The lines in the image are made by etching, which creates those sharp shadows and textures. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
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