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Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas)
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Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas)
7339104 Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 135.9x95.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Robert Peake
This masterpiece of early English portraiture was painted only months after the death of Elizabeth I in March 1603, when Elizabeth's father, James (BHC2796), succeeded to the English throne. Following the death of Elizabeth I (Princess Elizabeth's sole godmother), James immediately set off for London. His queen, Anne of Denmark (BHC4251), with her two elder children, Princes Elizabeth and Prince Henry (BHC4181), did not leave until June, arriving in London in time for the coronation in July. In October of that year Elizabeth was placed under the guardianship of Lord Harington at Combe Abbey, Warwickshire. It seems probable that this portrait and its companion, the portrait of Elizabeth's brother, Henry Prince of Wales with John Harington beside a dead stag (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) were both commissioned by Harington. They convey something of the novelty of a new royal family's arrival in England. Elizabeth's age, 7, is inscribed on the fan which she holds in her left hand, while the date, 1603, is inscribed on the bridge in the right background. Beyond this is a hunting scene, presumably representing Prince Henry and his friend John Harington, which links the portraits of Elizabeth and Henry. As Elizabeth's birthday was in August it seems very likely that the portrait was painted very soon after her arrival in England. Ten years later in 1613, Elizabeth married Frederick, Elector Palatine (see BHC2696, and for their journey to Heidelberg BHC0266 and BHC4176).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning portrait captures Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen') at the tender age of seven in 1603, just months after the death of Queen Elizabeth I. Painted by Robert Peake, this masterpiece showcases the young princess holding a fan in her left hand with her age inscribed on it and a hunting scene in the background symbolizing her brother Prince Henry.
Commissioned by Lord Harington, who was appointed as her guardian shortly after arriving in England with her family, this portrait is a testament to the new royal family's arrival and their place in English society. The date of 1603 is subtly inscribed on the bridge behind Princess Elizabeth, marking an important moment in history.
As she would later go on to marry Frederick, Elector Palatine at just sixteen years old and become known as 'The Winter Queen,' this portrait serves as a reminder of her youth and innocence before embarking on a tumultuous journey ahead. Princess Elizabeth's legacy lives on through this image that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.
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