Mary, Queen of Scots
1 portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary, Queen of Scots
by Braun & Co (Adolphe Braun), after François Clouet
photograph of drawing, (circa 1560)
11 in. x 7 5/8 in. (281 mm x 195 mm)
Given by Sir George Scharf, 1889
Reference Collection
NPG D21633
Sitterback to top
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), Reigned 1542-67. Sitter associated with 151 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Braun & Co (Adolphe Braun) (1812-1877), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- François Clouet (before 1522-1572), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
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Events of 1560back to top
Current affairs
Treaty of Edinburgh between England, France and Scotland. France removes forces from Scotland and Mary, Queen of Scots abandons her claim to the English crown.An independent Scottish Parliament is established in Edinburgh, which in turn establishes the Church of Scotland. Influenced by the Protestant reformer John Knox, the reformed church abolishes papal authority in Scotland.
Art and science
Publication of Jing P'Ing Mei (The Plum in the Golden Vase) by Hsu Wei, the first socially realistic Chinese novel.International
Death of Francis II of France. He is succeeded by his brother Charles IX with his mother, Catherine de Medici, as Regent. His widow, Mary, Queen of Scots, returns to Scotland the following year.Akbar, Mughal Emperor of India, establishes a new capital at Agra.
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