Elisabeth Stuart (1596-1662). Weduwe van Frederik V, keurvorst van de Palts, koning van Bohemen 1630 - 1660

This miniature portrait of Elisabeth Stuart, the widowed Electress Palatine and Queen of Bohemia, was painted by Alexander Cooper sometime between 1630 and 1660. The small, oval-shaped artwork is characteristic of 17th-century portraiture, and Cooper's use of delicate brushstrokes and a subtle color palette captures Elisabeth's regal bearing. The pearl necklace and earrings, along with her elegant attire, highlight her status as a member of European royalty. The miniature's small size suggests it was likely intended for private viewing, perhaps as a keepsake or a memento of the prominent figure.