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Maria D. G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina

Print
late 17th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, half-length portrait of a young woman, oval border, turned to left, looking to front and wearing a pearl necklace. The border is decorated with the seated female figures of Prudence (holding a snake and mirror) and Minerva (holding a spear and shield, and wearing a helmet with an owl).


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMaria D. G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Print, half-length portrait of Mary II, engraving by Gerard Valck after Godfrey Kneller, late 17th century.
Physical description
Print, half-length portrait of a young woman, oval border, turned to left, looking to front and wearing a pearl necklace. The border is decorated with the seated female figures of Prudence (holding a snake and mirror) and Minerva (holding a spear and shield, and wearing a helmet with an owl).
Dimensions
  • Height: 56.5cm
  • Width: 41.3cm
Dimensions taken from Marshall, Julian. A Catalogue of Engraved National Portraits in the National Art Library. London: HMSO, 1895.
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
'Maria D. G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina G. Kneller: ad vivum pinxit. G. Valck Excudit.' (Lettered)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
25810:2

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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