Mary, Queen of Scots

Why it's great

Mary, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I's cousin and rival, held prisoner in England for 19 years before she was beheaded in 1587. This small portrait shows her in the 1560s.

🏛️ Part of history

Elizabeth I & the Spanish Armada (1558–1603) — Mary, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I's cousin and rival, held prisoner in England for 19 years before she was beheaded in 1587.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,190 × 1,536 px · 1.8 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

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The artist of this work is not known. Many early portraits, prints and manuscripts were made by artists whose names were never recorded or have since been lost.