Mary, Queen of Scots
17th century
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 6 7/8 × 4 15/16 in. (17.5 × 12.5 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1958
Accession Number
58.549.486
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate engraving, titled *Mary, Queen of* and attributed to the queen herself, captures the regal poise of one of history's most enigmatic monarchs. Created in the 17th, the small-scale print (measuring just 6 7/8 × 15/16 inches) exemplifies the intricate artistry of engraving, a technique where a burin carves fine lines into a metal plate, allowing ink to adhere and transfer detailed images onto paper. As a portrait in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department—gifted by Susan Dwight Bliss in 1958—it highlights Mary's enduring fascination centuries after her drama...