Mary, Queen of Scots
(1542-1587), Reigned 1542-67Sitter associated with 151 portraits
Daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise, Mary spent her childhood in France, marrying Francis II in 1558. Following his early death, she returned to Scotland, ruling for seven years. Her marriage to Lord Darnley produced her only child, later James I of England and VI of Scotland, but ended in Darnley's murder in 1567. Mary later married the Earl of Bothwell who was implicated in Darnley's death. Forced to abdicate in favour of her son, she fled to England. As Elizabeth's immediate heir to the throne, she became the focus for Roman Catholic rebellion and was a continual threat to the future of Protestant England. Declared guilty of treason in 1586, she was executed the following year.
after François Clouet
oil on canvas, probably 17th century, based on a work of 1559
NPG 555
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, circa 1560-1592
NPG 1766
after Jacopo Primavera
electrotype of medal, 20th century, based on a work from the late 16th century
NPG 1918
after a medal by Unknown artist, after a medal by Jacopo Primavera
electrotype of medal, 18th century, based on a work from the late 16th century
NPG 96a
Unknown woman, formerly known as Mary, Queen of Scots
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, transferred to canvas, circa 1570
NPG 96
by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after Cornelius and William Cure
electrotype, 1870, based on a work of circa 1606-1616
NPG 307
after Cornelius and William Cure
plaster cast of front of head, 1870, based on a work of 1606-1616
NPG 307a
after Cornelius and William Cure
plaster cast of head, 1870, based on a work of 1606-1616
NPG 307b
Album introductory carte-de-visite
by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x197215
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, 1860s
NPG Ax196529
'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
NPG Ax131392
by Braun & Co (Adolphe Braun), after François Clouet
photograph of drawing, (circa 1560)
NPG D21634
by Braun & Co (Adolphe Braun), after François Clouet
photograph of drawing, (circa 1560)
NPG D21633
after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 16th-early 17th century
NPG D32134
after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 16th century
NPG D32135
after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 16th century
NPG D32136
by and published by Thomas de Leu
line engraving, late 16th century
NPG D13138
Unknown sitter, formerly known as Mary, Queen of Scots
after Unknown artist
mezzotint, (circa 1575-1600)
NPG D18774
by Leonard Gaultier, published by Pierre Gourdelle
line engraving, after 1587
NPG D42632
Related People
- James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell (husband)
- King Charles I (grandson)
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (husband)
- Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine (granddaughter)
- François II (Francis II), King of France (husband)
- Henry, Prince of Wales (grandson)
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (son)
- James V of Scotland (father)
- Margaret Tudor (grandmother)
- Mary of Guise (mother)
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