Mary, Queen of Scots (frontispiece, from "Literary Magazine & British Review," volume 2) 1789

This 1789 engraving by John Hall depicts Mary, Queen of Scots, within an oval frame. The image is a frontispiece from a volume of "Literary Magazine & British Review". Hall's depiction captures a dignified Mary, clad in a ruff and black dress, with a white cap topped with a plume. The engraving, which the artist notes is "From an Original Painting", is an example of portraiture and historical illustration, popular styles during the late 18th century. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.