Mary, Queen of Scots 1828

Thomas Hodgetts' 1828 print, "Mary, Queen of Scots," depicts the historical figure in a dramatic, almost theatrical portrait. The image is likely based on a contemporary portrait and depicts Mary in an elaborate gown and a fur-trimmed collar. The print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a beautiful example of 19th-century portraiture and a reminder of the enduring fascination with Mary, Queen of Scots.