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Elizabeth, Queen of Great Britain

Christoffel van Sichem I

1601

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Elizabeth, Queen of Great Britain is a 1601 ink by Christoffel van Sichem I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Christoffel van Sichem I
When & what style?: 1601 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a woman in a long, fancy dress with ruffled collar and sleeves. She holds a globe in one hand and a scepter in the other, standing on a small platform. Behind her is a shield with a lion and a book with a crown on top. To the right, a ship floats on water. The text at the bottom calls her "Elizabeth, Queen of Great Britain." Her outfit and symbols show power and learning. Next, look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this.