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Houbraken, Jacob
Anne of Denmark, Queen of King James I
1743-1752
The daughter of Frederik II of Denmark, Anne (1574–1619) married King James VI of Scotland (and future King James I of England) in 1589 at the tender age of fifteen. Although she appears rather stiff in this portrait, Anne is a noteworthy example of how women took an interest in portraiture–whether as admirers, patrons or collectors–throughout the sixteen to eighteen centuries in Britain. She had a sophisticated eye for the visual arts, and contributed to cultural life at court by commissioning several artistic projects during her reign.
 
Artist
Houbraken, Jacob
Artist Dates
Dordrecht, Netherlands 1698–Amsterdam, Netherlands 1780
Title
Anne of Denmark, Queen of King James I
Date
1743-1752
Category
European Historical
Medium
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
height / width: 52.80 x 35.80 cm; 20.79 x 14.09 in.
Credit Line
Bequest of Adam Shortt 1969
Accession Number
12-047.083

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