Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662), Daughter of James I
Sitter associated with 45 portraits
The only surviving daughter of James I, King of England and Scotland. In 1613 she married Frederick, the Elector Palatine. He accepted the throne of Bohemia in 1619, but after a year reigning they were expelled by the Catholic League and forced to live in exile in The Hague. Elizabeth's courage in the face of disaster and her subsequent hardships in exile, combined with her beauty, made her a legend in England as 'The Winter Queen'. Her grandson eventually returned to England as King George I.
probably after Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
photogravure, published 1902
NPG D42681
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D18906
published by Balthasar Moncornet
line engraving, published circa 1625-1650
NPG D18907
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Willem de Passe, published by John Bill, sold by Thomas Jenner
line engraving, circa 1625-1637
NPG D19378
published by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius)
line engraving, circa 1626-1646
NPG D18893
Ashdown House, Newbury, Berkshire
Category
Royalty, Rulers and Aristocracy
Places
Berkshire
Fife
Netherlands
