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Houbraken, Jacob; Oliver, Isaac, I (after)
Mary Queen of Scots Marie, reine d'Écosse
1738 1738

As Queen Elizabeth I’s immediate heir to the throne, Mary Queen of Scots (1542–1587) became the focus of Roman Catholic rebellion and was a continual threat to the future of Protestant England. Her attire reveals her religious ties, and is perhaps indicative of the type of clothing worn by women in Jacobus Houbraken’s native country. During his lifetime, Houbraken engraved approximately 400 portraits after paintings by both Dutch and English artists.

Houbraken, Jacob; Oliver, Isaac, I (after)
Dordrecht, Netherlands 1698-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1780; Rouen, France c. 1565-London, England 1617 Dordrecht, Netherlands 1698-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1780; Rouen, France c. 1565-London, England 1617
Mary Queen of Scots Marie, reine d'Écosse
1738 1738
Engraving on paper Gravure
height / width: 52.90 x 35.70 cm; 20.83 x 14.06 in.
Bequest of Adam Shortt, 1969 Legs d'Adam Shortt, 1969
12-047.067

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