Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots
1 portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots
by Robert Dunkarton, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
mezzotint, published 1816
14 3/4 in. x 10 3/8 in. (375 mm x 264 mm) plate size; 17 1/4 in. x 12 3/8 in. (439 mm x 313 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D31823
Sittersback to top
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567), Second Consort of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), Reigned 1542-67. Sitter associated with 151 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Robert Dunkarton (circa 1744-circa 1815), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 166 portraits.
- Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke) (1570-in or after 1625), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 152 portraits.
- Samuel Woodburn (1786-1853), Picture dealer. Artist or producer associated with 142 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D20253: Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots (from same plate)
- NPG D9708: Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots (from same plate)
- NPG D31822: Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots (from same plate)
- NPG D34876: Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Couples
- Crests, seals and coats of arms
- Double portraits
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Livery chains and badges
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Jewellery - Precious stones
- Mezzotint
- Pets and animals
- Swords, daggers and shields
Events of 1816back to top
Current affairs
Marriage of Princess Charlotte to Leopold I.Income Tax abolished.
Unsuccessful Spa Fields Riot led by the ultra-radical Arthur Thistlewood which aimed to attack the Tower of London and the Bank of England and set up a ruling 'Committee of Public Safety' following the French model.
Art and science
Jane Austen publishes Emma.Leeds and Liverpool Canal completed.
International
British Government buys the Elgin Marbles, taken from the Acropolis in Athens by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, and brought to England between 1803 and 1812. Their acquisition prompts support from Thomas Lawrence and Benjamin Robert Haydon and condemnation from Lord Byron.Slave rebellion fails in Barbados; four hundred slaves are executed.
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