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? Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland 1585-1612: 3867

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Titles

? Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland 1585-1612
Queen Elizabeth

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Oliver, Isaac I (School of)

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Description

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.

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 54 mm
Width: 42 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Cunliffe, Leonard Daneham

Dating

1610s
Production date: circa AD 1612

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3867
Primary reference Number: 18141

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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