Mary Queen of Scots Possibly 1779

"Mary Queen of Scots" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, a renowned Italian printmaker. Created possibly in 1779, it showcases Mary, Queen of Scots, in a refined and dignified manner. The artwork, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts the queen with a young girl, likely a member of the court, in an interior setting. The use of delicate stippling, a technique that creates tonal values with dots, provides a sense of both softness and detail, emphasizing the elegance of the subjects and the refined atmosphere of the court.