Queen Elizabeth

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a tall, fancy hairdo and a big necklace. Her collar is covered in detailed patterns, and her sleeves are puffy with tiny flowers and beads. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her face and the jewelry. The text below says she’s a queen of England, France, and Ireland. The artist signed it in 1625, showing this was made during her lifetime. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved fine lines into metal to make prints.