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Elizabeth, Queen of England

Crispijn van de Passe I

1601

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Elizabeth, Queen of England is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Crispijn van de Passe I
When & what style?: 1601 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a round face and curly hair. She wears a high collar with ruffles and a necklace. The background is dark, making her stand out. The text around her head calls her "Elizabeth" and "Regina," which means queen. The artist signed it at the bottom. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.