Mary, Queen of Scots 1783
johnkeysesherwin
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
# print
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white palette
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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profile
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historical font
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columned text
This 1783 print by John Keyse Sherwin depicts Mary, Queen of Scots in profile, based on a silver coin from 1561. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights the popularity of historical figures in portraiture during this period. Sherwin's detailed engraving captures the queen's likeness, showcasing the intricacies of her hair and clothing, further emphasizing the importance of royal symbolism in the artwork.
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