Portrait of Maria Stuart (1662-95), the Future Wife of William III, as Child 1665 - 1675

This miniature portrait by Richard Gibson depicts Maria Stuart, future wife of William III, as a young child, likely painted between 1665 and 1675. Gibson, a well-known English painter, captures the innocence of the young princess with delicate brushstrokes. The portrait, executed in watercolor on ivory, features Maria in a light blue dress with a pearl necklace and a landscape backdrop. The miniature format, common for portraits of this period, suggests that the painting was likely intended for private viewing and perhaps as a cherished keepsake.