Pearls Collection (page 52)

Unknown Lady, c. 1595-1600 (panel)
BAL72737 Unknown Lady, c.1595-1600 (panel) by Segar, William (fl.1585-d.1633) (attr. to); 92.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: owner: Major Gen. Sir George Burns; ); English, out of copyright

Anne Carr, Countess of Bedford, c. 1638
BAL72727 Anne Carr, Countess of Bedford, c.1638 by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 136.2x109. cm; Petworth House, Sussex, UK; (add.info.: one of Four Countesses series; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1585-90 (panel)
BAL72728 Queen Elizabeth I, c.1585-90 (panel) by Bettes, John the Younger (c.1530-1615/6) (attr.to); 96.5x82.6 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1600 (oil on panel)
BAL72707 Queen Elizabeth I, c.1600 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 127.3x99.7 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England

Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, in a masque costume designed by Inigo Jones, 1606
BAL72700 Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, in a masque costume designed by Inigo Jones, 1606 by Critz, John de, the Elder (c.1552-1642); 203.8x121

Frances Clinton, Lady Chandos (1552-1623), 1589 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BAL72698 Frances Clinton, Lady Chandos (1552-1623), 1589 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Custodis, Hieronymus (fl.1589-93); 113x87.6 cm; Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire

Anne of Denmark, c. 1605-10
BAL72695 Anne of Denmark, c.1605-10 by Gheeraerts, Marcus (c.1561-1635) (attr. to); 213.4x127 cm; Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire

Archduchess Leopoldina of Austria, 1st wife of Emperor Dom Pedro IV of Portugal
XAM72432 Archduchess Leopoldina of Austria, 1st wife of Emperor Dom Pedro IV of Portugal (I of Brazil) by Kreutzinger, Josef (1751/7-1829); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna

Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle (1599-1660) c. 1637 (oil on canvas)
BAL72301 Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle (1599-1660) c.1637 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 218.4x127 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Hosts of France, King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark, front cover illustration
XIR661440 Hosts of France, King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 17th May 1914 (colour litho) by French School

A Laughing Couple, self portrait of the artist with his wife (Scherzendes Paar), 1596
XAM66132 A Laughing Couple, self portrait of the artist with his wife (Scherzendes Paar), 1596 by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1552-1616); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German

Anne Bateman, later Mrs. John Gisbourne, 1755
BAL63665 Anne Bateman, later Mrs. John Gisbourne, 1755 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 77x65 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Princess Victoria Eugenie, Queen of Spain
XJL62326 Princess Victoria Eugenie, Queen of Spain by Menendez Pidal, Luis (b.1864); Palacio del Senado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenie (1566-1633) 1579 (oil on canvas)
XIR62174 The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenie (1566-1633) 1579 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 116x102 cm; Prado, Madrid

Maria Theresa (1638-83) wife of Louis XIV, with her son the Dauphin Louis of France
XIR62040 Maria Theresa (1638-83) wife of Louis XIV, with her son the Dauphin Louis of France (1661-1711) after 1661 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Isabel of Bourbon, wife of Philip IV (1605-65) (oil on panel)
XJL62037 Portrait of Isabel of Bourbon, wife of Philip IV (1605-65) (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 126x91 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; out of copyright

Anne of France, right wing of the Bourbon Altarpiece (detail)
XIR57632 Anne of France, right wing of the Bourbon Altarpiece (detail) by Master of Moulins (Jean Hey), (fl.c.1483-c.1529); Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Girl with a Dog
BAL53922 Portrait of a Girl with a Dog by Cuyp, Jacob Gerritsz (1594-1651) (attr. to); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Trompe L Oeil of Objects Attached to a Letter Rack, 1664 (oil on canvas)
BAL53919 A Trompe L Oeil of Objects Attached to a Letter Rack, 1664 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 45.5x57.5 cm; Museum of Dordrecht, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel)
XIR53791 Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (16th century); 62x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; Dutch, out of copyright

A Still Life of Roses, Tulips, Carnations, Stocks and Other Flowers in a Decorative Urn
BAL52787 A Still Life of Roses, Tulips, Carnations, Stocks and Other Flowers in a Decorative Urn, Resting on a Stone Ledge by Prevost

Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas)
XIR52634 Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 106x87 cm; Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Italian, out of copyright

Marie Ruthven, Lady van Dyck, c. 1639 (oil on canvas)
XIR498155 Marie Ruthven, Lady van Dyck, c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 104x81 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Marie Ruthven (d.1645)

Portrait of Furstin Susupolt (oil on canvas)
BAL49216 Portrait of Furstin Susupolt (oil on canvas) by Robertson, Christina (1796-1854); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; English, out of copyright

Princess Ekaterina Golitsyna (1720-91) 1759 (oil on canvas)
XIR47594 Princess Ekaterina Golitsyna (1720-91) 1759 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 97x83 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

John Raphael Smith (British, 1752 - 1812), Amanthis with Pearls, 1797, mezzotint touched with black and white chalk on laid paper [proof]

French 15th Century (setting western European late 19th Century), Morse with the Trinity, c. 1400-1410 (Trinity and Angels); 1884-1897 (setting), gold, enamel, and pearls

Possibly Florentine 15th Century (pax frame), western European 19th Century (miniature), Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity, c. 1480 (pax frame); c

The Right Honorable and most Vertuous Lady Mary Sidney, wife to the late deceased Henry Herbert
XJF437990 The Right Honorable and most Vertuous Lady Mary Sidney, wife to the late deceased Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke &c

Anne Le Fevre Dacier, 1825 (engraving)
KW428478 Anne Le Fevre Dacier, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Crabbs Historical Dictionary depicting Madame Dacier (1654-1720)

Clair Josephe Hippolyte Leris, 1875 (engraving)
KW421802 Clair Josephe Hippolyte Leris, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes pub)

Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas)
XIR420044 Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas) by Janssen van Ceulen, Cornelius (1593-1661); 114x91 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: Portrait de Femme; ); English, out of copyright

Summer, 1641 (etching)
XJF407360 Summer, 1641 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; background shows a view of the River)

Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala (engraving)
XJF406296 Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maharaja Rajinder Singh (engraving)
XJF406276 Maharaja Rajinder Singh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maharaja Rajinder Singh (1872-1900) Indian ruler of the state of Patiala; ); English

Henrietta-Maria of France (1609-69) (oil on canvas)
XIR39168 Henrietta-Maria of France (1609-69) (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
XJF377234 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by Rogers, William (c.1545-1610); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603)

Hortense de Beauharnais (oil on canvas)
XIR375794 Hortense de Beauharnais (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Private Collection; (add.info)

A girl at the mirror, 1848 (oil on canvas)
BAL368880 A girl at the mirror, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Budkin, Philipp Osipovich (1806-50); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk, Belarus; Russian, out of copyright

Cornelia and her Jewels (oil on canvas)
XIR365023 Cornelia and her Jewels (oil on canvas) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Cornelia (c.190-100 BC)

Girl Caressing a Fawn
BAL35775 Girl Caressing a Fawn by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Fillette caressant un faon; caresser; petite fille; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615) Queen of Navarre, known as Queen Margot, aged 17
XIR346331 Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615) Queen of Navarre, known as Queen Margot, aged 17, 1570 (oil on panel) by Clouet

Portrait of a lady, 1782 (oil on canvas)
XIR341914 Portrait of a lady, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Colson, Jean Francois (1733-1803); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: portrait de femme; ); French

Marie de Medici, 1622 (oil on canvas)
XBP340100 Marie de Medici, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 130x108 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Marie de Medici (1573-1642) Queen of France

Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1762 (oil on canvas)
XPH330472 Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (studio of); 148x108 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Queen Mary at Kensington Palace, engraved for Harrisons Edition of Rapin, published
XJF324331 Queen Mary at Kensington Palace, engraved for Harrisons Edition of Rapin, published 8th January 1785 (engraving) by Kneller

Girl holding a doll in an interior with a maid sweeping behind (oil on canvas)
BAL31909 Girl holding a doll in an interior with a maid sweeping behind (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Pearls: Timeless Elegance and Royal Splendor" Pearls, the epitome of timeless elegance, have adorned the necks and wrists of queens throughout history. From Elizabeth I to Queen Elizabeth II, these lustrous gems have been a symbol of power, beauty, and regal grace. In portraits like "The Armada Portrait" and "Elizabeth I, " we see the majestic Queen Elizabeth I bedecked in pearls. These precious jewels were not only a fashion statement but also a representation of her wealth and authority. The intricate details captured by artists like George Gower showcase the opulence associated with pearls during that era. Centuries later, another queen would continue this tradition. Queen Elizabeth II has often been seen wearing pearl jewelry on various occasions. In photographs such as "Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, " we witness her effortless style combined with the understated sophistication that pearls bring. But it's not just royalty who appreciate these treasures from the sea; they captivate artists too. Johannes Vermeer immortalized them in his masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring. " The enigmatic gaze of this young girl adorned with a single pearl earring continues to mesmerize art enthusiasts worldwide. Beyond their association with monarchs and masterpieces, pearls hold sentimental value for many individuals. Whether it be an oyster shell housing an artificial pearl or cherished heirlooms passed down through generations like those worn by HM Queen Mary or Princess Elizabeth (later Queen), each pearl carries its own story. As we admire these gleaming orbs delicately strung together into necklaces or adorning royal crowns and scepters, let us remember that beyond their aesthetic appeal lies symbolism - purity, wisdom, femininity - qualities that transcend time itself. So next time you catch sight of a luminous pearl glistening under soft light or feel its smooth surface against your skin, remember its connection to powerful women who have left an indelible mark on history.