| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Robert White |
| Published | R. White Sculp. [London, c.1675] |
| Dimensions | Image 222 x 145 mm, Plate ~253 x 158 mm, Sheet 259 x 259 mm |
| Notes |
A portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, seated full length on a canopied throne below the Royal Crest, wearing a pearl-lined gown, ermine cape, and high-necked lace ruff, and holding an orb and sceptre. The portrait was engraved by Robert White as a frontis for the third edition of William Camden's Annales, titled in this printing as The History of the most Renowned and Victorious Princess Elizabeth, Late Queen of England. Robert White (1645-1703) was a draughtsman and engraver. Born in London and was apprenticed to David Loggan, whose position as the leading line engraver for the print trade he later inherited. His output was huge, and in fact has never been fully documented. White's principal activity was as a portrait engraver. He usually engraved these from his own drawings, made from life in black lead on vellum. The majority of his portraits were made on commission from publishers who used them as frontispieces for books. As well as frontispieces, he engraved bookplates, almanacs and architectural views. His son, George White, was also an engraver. O'Donoghue 97 Condition: Strong impression. Trimmed to plate mark at base. Patched wormhole to centre right of image, small patch of surface abrasion above wormhole. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £150.00 |
| Stock ID | 50868 |