Queen Mary I

Sitterback to top

• Queen Mary I (1516-1558), Reigned 1553-8; daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Sitter associated with 49 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Lucas Horenbout (or Hornebolte) (died 1544). Artist associated with 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Showing Mary as princess, this may be the earliest surviving English portrait miniature. The inscription painted on her bodice, meaning 'The Emperor', probably refers to Mary's engagement to the Emperor Charles V between 1521 and 1525.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 416

Portrait setback to top

• Miniatures: Highlights

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• Jewellery
• Miniatures