1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1867 oil by Robert Herdman, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
The painting depicts a somber scene of Mary, Queen of Scots, standing on a raised platform, surrounded by men in dark attire. She is dressed in a long, dark dress and a white veil, holding a rosary in her right hand. The men are armed with swords and axes, with one man standing behind her, holding an axe. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with stone walls and a wooden floor. The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, with the men's faces stern and unyielding. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Robert Herdman, who was known for his dramatic and emotive depictions of historical events.
Robert Inerarity Herdman RSA RSW (17 September 1829 – 10 January 1888) was a Scottish artist specialising in portraiture and historical compositions.
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