Queen Elizabeth
1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Queen Elizabeth is a 1633 ink by Robert van Voerst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman with pale skin and dark hair, dressed in heavy lace and jewels. She wears a crown and holds a scepter in one hand and a globe in the other. The background is a dark oval frame with text around it, and her face is lit from the side, making her look serious. The print is packed with words—some around her head, some below—praising her rule. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, like the folds in her clothes. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.
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