Who created "Mary, Queen of Scots"?

Mary, Queen of Scots was created by Mary, Queen of Scots in 18th century (?).

When was "Mary, Queen of Scots" created?

This artwork was created 18th century (?).

What medium is "Mary, Queen of Scots"?

Mary, Queen of Scots is Engraving.

Is "Mary, Queen of Scots" in the public domain?

Yes, Mary, Queen of Scots is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mary, Queen of Scots

18th century (?)

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 5 1/16 × 3 1/8 in. (12.8 × 8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1958

Accession Number

58.549.369

Tags

QueensPortraitsWomenMary Queen of Scots

Art Historical Context

Behold this intimate engraving titled *Mary, Queen of*, attributed to the queen herself and dating to the 18th century (with some uncertainty). just 5 1/16 × 3 1/8 inches on a trimmed sheet, this delicate print captures the regal poise of Mary Stuart (1542–1587), one of history's most tragic monarchs. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Drawings and Prints, entered the collection as a gift from Susan Dwight Bliss in 1958. As a portrait of a queen, it embodies themes of power, femininity, and endurance that have fascinated generations. Mary's life was a whirlwind of intrig...

Mary, Queen of Scots

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