Mary, Queen of Scots (from "A New and Authentic History of England")
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 14 3/16 × 8 1/8 in. (36 × 20.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1958
Accession Number
58.549.78
Tags
Art Historical Context
This enchanting engraving, titled *Mary Queen of Scots* fromA New and Authentic History of England*, captures dramatic likeness of one of history's most tragic monarchs. Created around 1777–79, it was designed by Samuel Wale, a prominent British illustrator known for his historical scenes, and engraved by Charles White with contributions from William Augustus Russel. Measuring about 14 by 8 inches, this print exemplifies the meticulous art of engraving, where fine lines incised into a metal plate allowed for detailed reproductions in books, making royal history accessible to 18th-century reade...