The Rainbow Portrait of Elizabeth I
English School (attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger) · 1602
Why it's great
Elizabeth I, about 70 years old, holds a rainbow and wears a cloak covered in eyes and ears, a symbol of how much she saw. The painting from around 1602 shows her as ageless and wise, as she wished to be remembered.
🏛️ Part of history
Elizabeth I & the Spanish Armada (1558–1603) — Elizabeth I, about 70 years old, holds a rainbow and wears a cloak covered in eyes and ears, a symbol of how much she saw.
Where to see it
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About the artist
English School (attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger)Unknown or anonymous artist
The Rainbow Portrait of Elizabeth I was painted by an unknown English artist around 1602. It is sometimes attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, a leading court portrait painter of the time, but experts are not sure.
