Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

John Payne

1627

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a woman with a crown and ornate collar. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves and a necklace, holding a scepter in her right hand. The engraving has a circular border with text around it, and the woman's face is detailed with cross-hatching. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. If you like this style of engraving, you might want to look up more works by the Baroque movement.

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