Nicholas Hilliard 017, Nicholas Hilliard, circa 1586-1587

Portrait of elizabeth i of england (1533-1603) "miniatures of royalty often played a part in marriage negotiations with foreign courts. They also had a domestic political role. This miniature celebrates queen elizabeth as cynthia, ‘the wide ocean’s empresse’, victorious ruler of a maritime nation. Elizabeth’s ambassadors often carried her miniature with them when abroad, which was much admired. " [1]. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1586-1587. Dimensions: height: 4.5 cm (1.7 in); width: 3.7 cm (1.4 in). Medium: cardboard, watercolor on vellum. Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Author: Nicholas Hilliard (1547–1619)Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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