Mary, Queen of Scots 1609 - 1636

Marten Baes's "Mary, Queen of Scots" (1609-1636), is a powerful portrait of the Scottish Queen in her regalia. The etching depicts Mary standing in an oval frame with her left hand holding a book and her right on a ceremonial scepter. The coats of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland are prominent on the left and right, symbolizing her claim to these thrones. The portrait, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a moment in Mary's troubled life, reflecting her historical significance and the controversies surrounding her.