Who painted Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland?

Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland was painted by Christian Friedrich Zincke in 1733.

Where can I see Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland?

Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland is held by Nationalmuseum.

Artwork

Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland

Wilhelmina Carolina, Queen of England and Scotland is an unspecified painting by Christian Friedrich Zincke. It dates from 1733 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Christian Friedrich Zincke, a German-born miniature painter active in early‑18th‑century England, produced a portrait of Wilhelmina Carolina of Brandenburg‑Ansbach around 1733. The work, executed in the delicate miniature format for which Zincke was renowned, is now part of the Nationalmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is Wilhelmina Carolina, who became queen consort of Great Britain through her marriage to King George II. She is shown with long, curled white hair, dressed in a red gown trimmed with a white collar and a pattern of tiny silver dots, and wearing a prominent pendant on a necklace, reflecting her royal status.

Technique & Style

Zincke employed the traditional watercolor‑on‑ivory technique of portrait miniatures, achieving fine detail in the hair, fabric texture, and jewelry. The dark brown background provides contrast, allowing the luminous reds and silvers of the dress and accessories to stand out.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1730s, the miniature remained in private hands before entering the Nationalmuseum’s holdings. Its presence in a major Swedish museum underscores Zincke’s international reputation and the continued interest in British royal portraiture of the period.