Mary, Queen of Scots 1788

This 1788 engraving by John Keyse Sherwin depicts Mary, Queen of Scots. The image is an example of portraiture and shows the subject in a fashionable attire, with a lace ruff and a jeweled headdress. The engraving is a reproduction from a painting in the possession of P. Timberman, suggesting that Sherwin was known for his meticulous reproduction of existing paintings. The image includes decorative elements, such as a laurel wreath around the oval portrait and figures holding a banner, further adding to the elegant and sophisticated composition. The inscription below the image identifies the subject as "Mary, Queen of Scots", emphasizing her historical significance.