Mary, Queen of Scots 1798

This engraving, created by Clemens Kohl in 1798, depicts Mary, Queen of Scots, a historical figure known for her tumultuous reign and tragic fate. The artwork, featuring a close-up portrait of the queen, showcases her in a somber yet dignified expression, emphasizing her royal bearing. The intricate detail of her clothing and the use of stippling, a technique that creates areas of shading with dots, adds to the realism of the portrait. The inscription below identifies her as “MARIA Konigin von Schottland,” meaning "Mary, Queen of Scotland," making the print a valuable historical artifact as well as a piece of fine art.