Unknown woman, formerly known as Mary, Queen of Scots Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
Unknown woman, formerly known as Mary, Queen of Scots NPG 96
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Unknown artist
This portrait was once considered to represent Mary, Queen of Scots. However, the sitter's features bear no similarity to known portraits of Mary. The ornate costume and abundant jewellery indicate that this is a woman of great status, but her identity remains unknown.
Gloves and jewels were commonly given as betrothal gifts, and it is possible that this was a marriage portrait. The young woman is portrayed as an object of love, set against a lyrical landscape. Objects in the portrait may have symbolic... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










