Artwork
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert White. It dates from 1681 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1681 engraving, titled 'Queen Elizabeth', is a formal portrait print created by Robert White, an English draughtsman and engraver.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Queen Elizabeth in ornate attire, including a crown, ruffles, and multiple necklaces, holding a scepter. The image conveys her royal status through the formal composition and symbolic regalia.
Technique & Style
The engraving is a black-and-white print made by pressing metal into paper, featuring a dark oval background with a decorative border. The style is characteristic of White's work, influenced by his teacher David Loggan.
History & Provenance
Robert White, born in 1645, was a prominent portrait engraver who studied under David Loggan. He died in 1703 in reduced circumstances.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert White (1645 – 1703) was an English draughtsman and engraver. A Londoner, he was a pupil of David Loggan, and became a leading portrait engraver. White was celebrated for his original portraits, drawn in pencil on…
