Canvas Print : Queen of Scots Meets Ei
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Queen of Scots Meets Ei
Elizabeth meets Mary Queen of Scots in the park of Fotheringhay - a scene from Schillers Mary Stuart which never really occurred
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Media ID 581135
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1586 Fainting Faints Meets Occurred Schillers Scots Elizabeth Fotheringhay Swoon
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Queen of Scots Meets Ei" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this exquisite image from Mary Evans Picture Library, Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative scene depicts an imagined encounter between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, set against the backdrop of the picturesque English countryside. Schiller's "Mary Stuart" may not have captured this moment in reality, but this captivating canvas print brings the drama and intrigue of their legendary rivalry to life. Adorn your walls with this stunning work of art, expertly printed on premium canvas for a vibrant, gallery-quality finish. A must-have for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the iconic moment of the fateful encounter between two of the most powerful and enigmatic monarchs in British history: Queen Elizabeth I (r. 1558-1603) and Mary, Queen of Scots (r. 1542-1567). The scene, titled "Mary Stuart meets Elizabeth I in the Park of Fotheringhay," is an imaginative creation from the pen of the renowned German playwright Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), in his play "Mary Stuart," which was first performed in 1800. The setting is the picturesque park of Fotheringhay in Northamptonshire, England, where Mary was imprisoned from 1569 until her execution in 1587. The year is 1586, and the two queens, long-time adversaries, have been brought together under the watchful eyes of their respective guards. Elizabeth, dressed in a sumptuous gown of deep purple and gold, extends a hand in a gesture of condescending mercy to her Scottish counterpart, who, in a moment of unexpected emotion, faints at the sight of her rival. Mary, clad in a richly embroidered robe of dark fabric, lies unconscious in the grass, her face a study in vulnerability and despair. The contrast between the two women could not be more stark: one, the strong and resilient ruler of a powerful empire, the other, the deposed queen, a prisoner in her own land. This poignant scene, though a product of Schiller's creative imagination, serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and tumultuous relationship between these two historic figures, and the political intrigue and drama that marked the late 16th century in Britain. The image invites us to ponder the human side of these powerful women, and the fates that brought them together in this tragic and unforgettable encounter.
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