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Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart

Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. A portrait on parchment depicts Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, husband of Mary Stuart.

About this work

This is a faded portrait painted on old parchment. The face looks pale with a soft hat and a ruff collar. The dark background makes the colors stand out, but the paint is worn in spots.

The portrait was made around 1650, and the artist used a simple style. The dark and light contrast helps the face pop against the background.

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Technique & Style

The artist employed a technique consistent with the miniature genre, creating a small-scale portrait with precise dimensions of 5.

This anonymous work, dated to 1650, is classified as a miniature painting executed on a parchment support. The artist employed a technique consistent with the miniature genre, creating a small-scale portrait with precise dimensions of 5.2 cm in height and 4.1 cm in width. The handling of the medium on this delicate surface results in a formal presentation typical of mid-seventeenth-century portraiture held in the Rijksmuseum collection.

History & Provenance

The anonymous miniature painting of Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work, executed on parchment around 1650, measures 5.2 cm in height and 4.1 cm in width. Specific inventory or accession numbers for this item are not provided in the available records. The sources do not document any exhibition history for this particular miniature.

Overview

A portrait on parchment depicts Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, husband of Mary Stuart. The work is characterized by a faded appearance and worn paint.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait is of Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, who was the spouse of Mary Stuart. The image conveys a sense of the subject through his attire and expression.

Portrait of James I Stuart (1566-1625)
Portrait of James I Stuart (1566-1625), Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart?

Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart?

Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart?

Henry Stewart (1546-67), Lord Darnley. Echtgenoot van Maria Stuart is associated with Dutch Golden Age.