Mary I, Queen of England, bust-length, in jeweled French hood, gold-embroidered dress with pearls, diamonds and rubies, with a Medici collar and high neck, with jeweled choker and pendant by ? (auctioned by Christie's)

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Mary does not look as cold as she often did in this portrait.

From the Christie’s Web site; fixed a line where the painting had probably been folded and removed spots with Photoshop. Also posted to her Subalbum here.

Mary I, Queen of England, bust-length, in jeweled French hood, gold-embroidered dress with pearls, diamonds and rubies, with a Medici collar and high neck, with jeweled choker and pendant by ? (auctioned by Christie's) fixed fold line & spots

Mary wears an embroidered and jeweled bodice over a collar adorned with black work. What would be the partlet area is set apart with jewels.

Keywords:  Queen Mary I, Queen of England and Ireland, Tudor family, Queen, English, straight coiffure, jeweled French hood, veil, chemise, high neckline, neckline ruff, blackwork, necklace, jeweled fitted bodice, high vee neckline, collar, blackwork lining, brooch, close sleeves

Dec 9, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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