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The image is an engraving of Anna Regina Scotorum, depicted in an ornate oval frame. She is shown from the upper body up, looking directly at the viewer. Her facial features are detailed, with a composed expression and distinctive cheekbones. She has styled high hair adorned with a jeweled piece resembling a crown or headpiece. She wears a richly decorated dress with a high lace ruff at the neck, featuring intricate patterns. A strand of jewels or beads adorns her neck. The background of the engraving is decorated with floral and scroll motifs in a detailed border.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Anne of Denmark, Queen of James VI of Scotland
Unknown Artist
- Date
- published 1602
- Medium
- engraving [first published, 1602)
- Dimensions
- sheet: 24.2 × 16.2 cm (9 1/2 × 6 3/8 in.)
- Classification
- Print · Historical Portrait
- Accession number
- 1951.11.50
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Unknown
Provenance
William Salt Library [founded c. 1869], Stafford, (L.2259a). W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.
NGA object ID 40332. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.