Anne of Denmark, Queen of Scotland and England

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Flemish artist Pieter de Jode I captures Anne of Denmark shortly after she became queen consort of England in 1603, following her husband James VI of Scotland’s accession as James I. Created as a formal portrait, it reflects the political union of the crowns and the era’s fascination with royal imagery. De Jode, known for his precise reproductive engravings, helped circulate the likeness of European nobility across borders at a time when painted portraits remained rare outside court circles. As a print medium, engraving allowed wide distribution of such images, serving both ...