The peace portrait of Elizabeth I, often referred to as the "Armada Portrait," was painted to celebrate her successful defense of England against the Spanish Armada in 1588. It symbolizes her role as a strong and stable leader during a time of political and military uncertainty. The portrait showcases her authority, virtue, and the prosperity of her reign, reinforcing her image as the "Virgin Queen" and a unifying figure for the nation. Additionally, it served to promote national pride and the idea of England as a powerful, independent kingdom.
no historians can trace the painter
elizabeth who? dummy!
It actually caused big problems for Elizabeth.
Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on 17th November 1558
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no historians can trace the painter
The Rainbow Portrait is of Elizabeth 1.
The artist Nicholas Hilliard painted many miniature portraits of Queen Elizabeth I. Many of the portraits of her are by unknown artists. See the link.
probably she put it in there because it was a peaceful dog and might give here a better image
George GowerGower was appointed to the position of Serjeant Painter to Queen Elizabeth in 1581.[1] This allowed him to paint most of England's aristocracy. The post also made him responsible for painted decoration at the royal residences, and on coaches and furniture. Among his works were a fountain (now destroyed) and the astronomical clock, both at Hampton Court Palace. He also inspected portraits of the Queen by other artists prior to their official release.
Intimate Portrait - 1993 Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole was released on: USA: 1 October 1996
The portrait is engraved rather than "drawn". It's taken from a portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart.
It means she is the messenger for the country.
i know its because she was just so mean!
A portraist who painted the Athenaeum, which is the portrait of George Washington on the 1 dollar bill. look him up on wikipedia too. it helps.
Most royalty had their pictures painted constantly it was a sign of wealth and influence. It also made you look like a patron to the arts. Elizabeth was also vain, so it may have been a sign of her vanity as well as her wealth.
George Braque (1882-1963) painted "The Portuguese" in 1911. The painting is a 46 1/4 X 32 1/4 inch oil on canvas portrait in Analytic Cubism style. He is primarily recognized as a co-founder with Picasso of cubism.