Elizabeth (Stuart), Queen of Bohemia
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
S/NPG.77.43.32
Rights
Public Domain
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Art Historical Context
This striking print captures Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen of Bohemia, in a regal portrait that blends formality with intimate detail. Created by Dutch engraver Simon van de Passe between 1619 and 1630, the image shows the queen adorned with symbols of her status: a crown, pearl necklace, pendant, and rich fabrics including a cape and collar. Elements like the fan, ribbon, and table with fruit add a sense of everyday elegance, while putti and a curtain in the background enhance the royal atmosphere. Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of King James I of England, briefly reigned as Queen of Bohemi...