Who painted Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I)?

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I) was painted by Francis Delaram in 1608.

Where can I see Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I)?

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I)?

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I) is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I)

Francis Delaram , 1608

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae (Mary I) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Francis Delaram. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Mariae, D.

About this work

Overview

Mariae, D.G. Angliae, Franciae et Hiberniam Reginae is a 1608 engraving by Francis Delaram, depicting Mary I of England in a formal, allegorical setting. Notably, the subject appears as a serious-looking figure in elaborate attire, contrary to the expected portrayal of Mary I, suggesting a potential misidentification or artistic liberty.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving features a dignified, robed figure (ostensibly Mary I, though the description suggests a masculine subject) holding a book and a scroll/ribbon, with a medallion on a chain. These symbols imply wisdom, authority, and possibly religious or scholarly significance. The surrounding Latin text and crest underscore the subject's importance.

Technique & Style

Delaram employed sharp, detailed lines characteristic of metal engraving. The figure is meticulously rendered, while the background exhibits less precision. The style hints at Flemish school influences, evident in the potential presence of musical cherubs (not visible in this specific description but attributed to Delaram's general work).

History & Provenance

Created in 1608 by English engraver Francis Delaram, active primarily from 1615 to 1624 (or 1627). Delaram's oeuvre includes portraits, landscapes, and illustrations, notably for William Camden’s Historie. The engraving's production predates the main documented period of Delaram's activity.

Context

The work reflects the early 17th-century European engraving tradition, with possible Flemish influences (e.g., Cornelis Boel). The use of Latin and heraldic elements aligns with contemporary practices for depicting royalty and nobility.

Legacy

As a relatively obscure work by a lesser-documented engraver, its legacy is tied to the broader study of early 17th-century English and Flemish-influenced engraving techniques, and the historical representation of monarchs in art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Delaram

Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…