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Why was Elizabeth's wearing a fruit basket styled headdress the rainbow portrait?
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The fruit basket headdress in the Rainbow Portrait symbolizes Elizabeth I's fertility, abundance, and fecundity. It is also seen as a display of her majesty and wealth, as exotic fruits were considered luxurious items during that time period. The portrait aimed to present Elizabeth as a powerful and successful monarch.
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