Mary, Queen of Scots (identified as Mary of Guise) (from "The Scottish Gallery; or, Portraits of Eminent Persons of Scotland") 1797

This engraving, "Mary, Queen of Scots (identified as Mary of Guise)", was created by Edward Harding in 1797. The artwork depicts Mary, Queen of Scots, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar and a cross around her neck. Her head is covered with a white lace cap, which is typical of fashion from the 16th century. This engraving is part of a series titled "The Scottish Gallery; or, Portraits of Eminent Persons of Scotland". The engraving is a reproduction of a portrait attributed to Mary of Guise, which is also considered a possible likeness of Mary Queen of Scots. The engraving, now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is an excellent example of fine art printmaking from the late 18th century.