Elizabeth, Queen of England
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Elizabeth, Queen of England is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a high collar. She wears a necklace of beads and a fancy headdress with a small crown on top. The background shows a pattern of leaves and flowers around her shoulders. The image is actually an engraving, not a painting—it was carved into metal and printed. The artist used fine lines to create shading and detail. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints from metal plates.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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