Artwork
Mary Queen of Scots with James VI of Scotlandand I of England
Mary Queen of Scots with James VI of Scotlandand I of England is an ink print by the Baroque artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This etching is a double portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and her son James VI of Scotland and I of England.
About this work
Overview
This etching is a double portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and her son James VI of Scotland and I of England. The image features two circular frames containing the likenesses of the royal figures, surrounded by Latin text in a decorative arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The portraits depict Mary Queen of Scots and James VI, with the queen presented in a larger frame, conveying a sense of prominence. The serious expressions and formal attire of the subjects suggest a dignified and official representation.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by intricate details and a formal, cursive script used for the surrounding Latin text. The overall design and ornate elements are consistent with the Baroque style, known for its grandeur and elaborate ornamentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
James V of Scotland with Geneology
Queen Elizabeth
Charles I, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duc of Cornwall and Yorck
Fredericus D.G. Bohem. Rex (Frederick V, Kingof Bohemia)
John Harington, Second Baron of Exton
Christina, Queen of Sweden
James I and Anne of Denmark
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Meeting of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [recto]
Family Tree with Portraits of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth, James, and Charles
Title Page for the Achievement of our Soveraigne King James
Mary, Queen of Scots