Queen Mary I of England
1568
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1568
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Queen Mary I of England is a 1568 ink by Niccolò Nelli, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with short hair, dressed in a ruffled collar and lace. She’s framed by a round border with fancy letters around it. The background is packed with swirling patterns, leaves, and scrolls that look hand-drawn. The name "Mary" is written in the border, and the style is very detailed, like someone spent hours etching it. This kind of careful linework is typical of Renaissance art. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists like this made prints.
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