Anne of Denmark, Queen of England and Scotland

Art Historical Context

This striking 1618 print by Simon van de Passe captures Anne of Denmark, queen consort to James I of England and VI of Scotland, in all her regal splendor. Created during a period when printed portraits helped shape public perceptions of royalty, the image presents the queen as both sovereign and cultural figure. Van de Passe, a Dutch engraver active in England, specialized in detailed line work that allowed such portraits to circulate widely among the nobility and educated public. The medium of print was especially significant in the early seventeenth century, offering an accessible alternat...