Mary, Queen of Scots (from "Barnard's New, Comprehensive and Complete History of England")
late 18th century
Medium
Etcing and engraving
Dimensions
Plate: 12 1/4 × 8 in. (31.1 × 20.3 cm) Sheet: 13 1/8 × 8 11/16 in. (33.3 × 22.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1958
Accession Number
58.549.412
Tags
Art Historical Context
This enchanting etching and engraving from the late 18th century captures the poised elegance of Mary, Queen of Scots (154–1587), one of history's most tragic and captivating monarchs. Featured in *Barnard's New, Comprehensive Complete History of England*, print—designed by Samuel Wale engraved by John Lodge—es as an illustrative portrait a popular historical volume. Measuring about 12¼ × 8 inches on the plate, it reflects the era's fascination with royal figures, blending portraiture with narrative storytelling to educate British readers on their nation's dramatic past. Mary's life was a whi...