Mary, Queen of Scots in the Dress of 1570 1771 - 1835

This engraving by Joseph Collyer depicts Mary, Queen of Scots, in a gown and ruff from the year 1570. The image was likely based on an earlier painting by an artist named C. Janet, as indicated by the caption. The engraving is part of a series, as indicated by the Roman numeral "VIII" in the upper right corner, and is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Mary, Queen of Scots, was a significant figure in 16th-century British history, and this artwork offers a glimpse into the fashion of her era.