Elizabeth 1596

Crispijn de Passe the Elder's engraving "Elizabeth" (1596) depicts Queen Elizabeth I of England in a formal portrait. She is shown in her iconic ruff and jeweled gown, holding a globe and standing near a column adorned with her coat of arms. The detailed background depicts ships, suggesting England's maritime power and the bustling harbor. This print was likely commissioned as a tribute to the queen's reign and embodies the grandeur of the Elizabethan era.