Artwork
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Mary, Queen of Scots' is an engraving featuring a portrait within a round border, accompanied by an inscription.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with short hair and a high collar, wearing a cross necklace. The text below the image identifies the subject as 'Maria Stuarta, Scotia Regina, Galliae dotaria', or Mary, Queen of Scots, though the portrait does not resemble her.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced parallel lines to create shading and depth. This method was typical in traditional engravings, allowing artists to convey nuanced tones through line work alone.
Artist & collection
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