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Description: | Although the artist of this portrait has not been identified, it is clear that he was a man of skill. His detailing of the Queen's dress is particularly fine, capturing the rich embroidery, the transparency of her lace sleeves, and the opulence of her jewellery. Such robes were extremely valuable and Elizabeth received a number as gifts from courtiers trying to win favour and flaunt their own wealth. This one may have been given to her by her favourite, the Earl of Leicester. It was described as having eighteen clasps, 'every payre sett with fyve Dyamondes and Eight Rubyes'. | Subjects: | portrait | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Unknown Æ Previously attributed to Geeraerts, Marcus, the younger (Flemish painter, 1561-1635, active in England) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8494... | Go to resource |
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