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? Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland 1585-1612 Queen Elizabeth
Miniaturist: Oliver, Isaac I (School of)
The miniature is possibly of Elizabeth Manners (nee Sidney) Countess of Rutland. She has a white painted face set off by a pure white costumes, which includes a diaphanous veil, opulent white starched lace headpiece and ruff with cutwork, and bodice with lace neckline and fur trim. The only colour comes from turquoise jewels sewn into the dress, and the gold mounts of the pearl earrings.
History note: Sir Robert Walker of Sand Hutton, Yorkshire; H.J. Pfungst; his sale Christie's, 14 June 1917 (46), where bought Ellis-Smith; L.D. Cunliffe
Height: 54 mm
Width: 42 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Cunliffe, Leonard Daneham
Production date: circa AD 1612
Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card
Accession number: 3867
Primary reference Number: 18141
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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