Queen Elizabeth

Delaram employed fine cross‑hatching to render tonal variation, creating depth without the use of color. The decorative cherubs and ornamental details reflect a Flemish aesthetic, a hallmark of his training, and the overall execution shows a blend of English portrait conventions with continental influences.

Born around 1590, likely in Flanders, Delaram was active in England from the early 1610s to the mid‑1620s, producing portraits, landscapes, and book illustrations such as those for William Camden’s *Historie*. The engraving may bear the imprint of his possible apprenticeship with Cornelis Boel, noted for his work on the King James Bible.

The print emerges during a period when English engravers incorporated Flemish decorative motifs, reflecting broader cultural exchanges. While the background lacks precision, the work illustrates the transitional nature of early 17th‑century English printmaking, balancing detailed figural rendering with less refined scenic elements.