Queen Jane Seymour 26 - 1795

This stipple engraving of Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII, is a work by Italian artist Francesco Bartolozzi, created in 1795. The engraving depicts Seymour in a traditional Tudor gown and headdress, with a delicate pearl necklace and a pendant featuring the royal crown. Bartolozzi’s meticulous detail and the use of stippling, a technique of applying dots to create tonal variation, brings a sense of realism and beauty to the portrait, a testament to the artist’s skill. The piece is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, providing viewers a glimpse into the history and fashion of Tudor England.