The Escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle, 2 May 1568
1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle, 2 May 1568 is a 1864 oil by Thomas Danby, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of a woman escaping from a castle. The woman, likely Mary, Queen of Scots, is shown in a small boat on a lake, with the castle in the background. The sky is dark and stormy, adding to the sense of urgency and danger. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, with the light from the setting sun casting long shadows across the water. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, check out the work of Thomas Danby, the artist behind this piece.
Thomas Danby (c. 1818 – 25 March 1886) was a British landscape painter. Danby was born, it is thought, in Bristol in south-west England, the younger son of Francis Danby (1793-1861). He had an elder brother, James…
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