Pearls Collection (page 9)

Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-70 (oil & tempera on panel)
XIR196205 Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-70 (oil & tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 42x29 cm; National Gallery, London

Ceres, Bacchus and Venus, c. 1550-1610 (oil on canvas)
7240784 Ceres, Bacchus and Venus, c.1550-1610 (oil on canvas) by Venetian School, (16th century); 109.2x85 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Ceres and Venus seated)

Portrait of Lady Robert Russell, c. 1666-1723 (oil on canvas)
7240665 Portrait of Lady Robert Russell, c.1666-1723 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 71.1x63.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: half length)

Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), c. 1812-17 (oil on paper)
7240956 Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), c.1812-17 (oil on paper) by Stewart, Anthony (1773-1846) (after); 7.5x5.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Ursula Matthews, Lady Bridgeman (1673-1719), c. 1693-99 (oil on canvas)
7240688 Portrait of Ursula Matthews, Lady Bridgeman (1673-1719), c.1693-99 (oil on canvas) by Beale, Mary (1632-99) (attr)

Portrait of Margaret Howard, Countess of Carlisle (1618-1664) and Lady Diana Russell
7240685 Portrait of Margaret Howard, Countess of Carlisle (1618-1664) and Lady Diana Russell, who became Lady Allington (1652-1701), c.1654-53 (oil on canvas) by Dyck

Portrait of Queen Mary II of Modena (1662-1694), c. 1682-91 (oil on canvas)
7240877 Portrait of Queen Mary II of Modena (1662-1694), c.1682-91 (oil on canvas) by Riley, John (1646-91); 124.5x100.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Seated)

An Allegorical Painting of Peace, c. 1630-1700 (oil on copper)
7240813 An Allegorical Painting of Peace, c.1630-1700 (oil on copper) by Flemish School, (17th century); 45x30 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Danae and the Shower of Gold, c. 1584-1625 (oil on canvas)
7240805 Danae and the Shower of Gold, c.1584-1625 (oil on canvas) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 11x13.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Lady Porter, c. 1620-79
7240929 Portrait of Lady Porter, c.1620-79 by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); 74.3x62.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (1896-1985). Reigned as Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from January 1919 until her abdication in November 1964. Date: circa 1916

Laure Surville
1701633 Laure Surville by Daffinger, Moritz Michael (1790-1849); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sister of Honore de Balzac.); Austrian, out of copyright

Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, after a photo by Pierre-Louis Pierson, 1862 (oil on canvas)
1699080 Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, after a photo by Pierre-Louis Pierson, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Gordigiani, Michele (1830-1909); Musee Fesch, Ajaccio, Corsica

Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas)
6201847 Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas) by Wontner, William Clark (1857-1930); Private Collection

Florine (oil on canvas)
6619440 Florine (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, John Robert (1817-1903); 38.8x32.5 cm; Private Collection

Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux (engraving)
7191107 Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux)

Jesuss Parables: The Pearl of Great Price (colour litho)
7193099 Jesuss Parables: The Pearl of Great Price (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pearl of Great Price)

Elisabeth of the Palatinate, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart (engraving)
7185463 Elisabeth of the Palatinate, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart (engraving) by English School

Princess Benita (engraving)
7201253 Princess Benita (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Benita. Illustration from Chatterbox Magazine, Christmas Box (Wells Gardner)

Anne of Denmark, Queen Consort of James I of Great Britain, 1856 (coloured engraving)
DGC292885 Anne of Denmark, Queen Consort of James I of Great Britain, 1856 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Alexandra (oil on canvas)
OVR394380 Queen Alexandra (oil on canvas) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925)

Sybilla Volkera Sighterman with her Daughters, 1745 (oil on canvas)
7076705 Sybilla Volkera Sighterman with her Daughters, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Philip van (1680-1753); 148.5x117 cm; Private Collection

Opening Oyster-Shells collected by the Pearling Fleet, and searching for the Pearls on board Mr Streeters Schooner
7161762 Opening Oyster-Shells collected by the Pearling Fleet, and searching for the Pearls on board Mr Streeters Schooner, the " Sree Pas-Sair" (engraving) by English School

Pearl-diving (engraving)
7192394 Pearl-diving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl-diving. Illustration for Wonderland or Curiosities of Nature and Art by Wood Smith)

Actress Suzy Beryl in costume for a role at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo)
7186400 Actress Suzy Beryl in costume for a role at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Portrait of a Lady, seated three quarter length (oil on canvas)
808701 A Portrait of a Lady, seated three quarter length (oil on canvas) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96); 98.4x112.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK

Auction of Pearl Oysters in Ceylon (engraving)
7161764 Auction of Pearl Oysters in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auction of Pearl Oysters in Ceylon)

Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Arundel (engraving)
7185398 Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Arundel (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Arundel, wife of Henry Howard)

Alethea Howard, Countess of Arundel (engraving)
7185397 Alethea Howard, Countess of Arundel (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alethea Howard, Countess of Arundel (1585-1654)

The pearl of great price (engraving)
7191033 The pearl of great price (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pearl of great price)

La Superfina, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154077 La Superfina, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Superfina, cigar label)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Perles; Pearls; Perlen (engraving)
7197050 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Perles; Pearls; Perlen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perles; Pearls; Perlen)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pecheur (de perles); Pearl-diver; Perlenfischer (engraving)
7197016 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pecheur (de perles); Pearl-diver; Perlenfischer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho)
7185011 Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian weapons and other objects)

Pearl-Fishing (engraving)
7179006 Pearl-Fishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl-Fishing. Illustration for Pictures of Travel in Far-Off Lands, South America (T Nelson)

Two pearls (colour litho)
7150487 Two pearls (colour litho) by Le Quesne, Fernand (1856-c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two pearls. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Queen Anne of Denmark, c. 1605 (oil on panel)
3928565 Queen Anne of Denmark, c.1605 (oil on panel) by Critz, John de, the Elder (c.1552-1642)(attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne of Denmark (1574-1619)

Jar with Paired Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Long-Necked Vase with Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls among Stylized Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century

Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)

Bowl with Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Dish with Paired Dragons, Cloudscrolls, and Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Low Bowl with Dragons amid Clouds Chasing Flaming Pearls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Dish with Dragons amid Clouds and Flaming Pearls; Vines and Lotus Flowers on Underside, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1563-1620)

Dish with Dragons, Flaming Pearls, and Cloud Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a... Ming dynasty, Wanli reign
Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)

Cylindrical Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)

Stemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Creator: Unknown
Stemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

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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.