Anne of Denmark
(1574-1619), Queen of James ISitter associated with 49 portraits
The daughter of Frederick II of Denmark, Anne married James VI of Scotland in 1589. During her time in Scotland she converted from Lutheranism to Catholicism, but James allowed her to practise in private, and her early life with him was relatively happy. Anne and James had seven children, although only Henry, Elizabeth and Charles lived beyond early childhood. In England, Anne made an important contribution to the social and cultural life at court, commissioning artists and writers - most notably Ben Jonson, composers and choreographers, as well as collecting art, particularly portraiture.
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by John De Critz the Elder
oil on canvas, circa 1605-1610
NPG 6918
by Isaac Oliver
watercolour on vellum, circa 1612
NPG 4010
after Paul van Somer
oil on canvas, feigned oval, 17th century, based on a work of circa 1617
NPG 127
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, circa 1628-1644
NPG 4656
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
by Lambert Cornelis
line engraving, 1595
NPG D25724
Anne of Denmark when Queen of Scotland
by Lambert Cornelis, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1595
NPG D18122
Anne of Denmark when Queen of Scotland
by Lambert Cornelis, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1595
NPG D18123
King James I of England and VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D25686
by Pieter de Jode I
line engraving, early to mid 17th century
NPG D25721
possibly by William Faithorne, printed and published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, probably early 17th century
NPG D25726
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D10618
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D18121
by Pieter de Jode I
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D18126
King James I of England and VI of Scotland; Henry, Prince of Wales; Anne of Denmark
after Unknown artists
etching, 1603-1612
NPG D18233
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25722
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25723
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25725
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D18124
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D18125
Related People
- Princess Anne (granddaughter)
- King Charles I (son)
- King Charles II (grandson)
- Charles Lewis (Louis), Elector Palatine (grandson)
- Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine (daughter)
- Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate (granddaughter)
- Frederick Henry, Prince of the Palatinate (grandson)
- Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans (granddaughter)
- Henry, Prince of Wales (son)
- Henry, Duke of Gloucester (grandson)
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (husband)
- King James II (grandson)
- Louise Hollandine, Princess Palatine (granddaughter)
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (granddaughter)
- Maurice, Prince Palatine (grandson)
- Prince Rupert, Count Palatine (grandson)
- Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover (granddaughter)
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