Elizabeth of York

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Elizabeth of York

by Unknown artist
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of circa 1500
22 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (565 mm x 416 mm)
Purchased, 1870
Primary Collection
NPG 311

Sitterback to top

  • Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), Queen of Henry VII. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.

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  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6580 portraits.

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The daughter of Edward IV, Elizabeth married Henry VII in 1486, an act which reconciled moderate Yorkist opposition to the Tudor dynasty. In this portrait, which was made a considerable time after her death, Elizabeth holds a white rose, the symbol of the House of York, while portraits of Henry from the same period frequently depict him holding the red rose of the House of Lancaster.

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Events of 1500back to top

Current affairs

Henry VII meets Philip the Fair of Burgundy at Calais to confirm the resolution of trade disputes with the Netherlands and to discuss dynastic marriages for Prince Henry, later Henry VIII, and Princess Mary, later Queen of France.

Art and science

Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sail to Brazil, and claims the land for Portugal.
William Caxton's successor, Wynkyn de Worde, establishes a printing press in Fleet Street, London. The area becomes synonymous with printing.

International

Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon agree to divide the Kingdom of Naples between them at the Treaty of Granada

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