Queen Margaret's Defiance of the Scottish Parliament
1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
About the artist
1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Queen Margaret's Defiance of the Scottish Parliament is a 1859 oil by John Faed, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a scene of a woman in a long, flowing dress standing in front of a stone archway. She is surrounded by a group of people, some of whom are holding flags or weapons. The woman appears to be addressing the group, with her hand raised in a gesture of defiance. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, from the warm tones of the stone archway to the cool blues and greens of the woman's dress. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and drama in the scene. The painting is held at the Scottish National Gallery. Next, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.
