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Marie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection

"Marie Stuart (1542-1587): A Tragic Tale of Power, Love, and Betrayal" Step into the captivating world of Marie Stuart (1542-1587

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary

The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary
PCT4293933 The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary and lover presumes David Rizzio (Davide Riccio or Rizzo, 1533-1566)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marie Stuart of Scotland (1542-1587) - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, after a painting of the times

Marie Stuart of Scotland (1542-1587) - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, after a painting of the times
FLO4686339 Marie Stuart of Scotland (1542-1587) - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, after a painting of the times, 1560 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Queen Mary Stuart on the Crookston battlefield representation of the Battle of Langside near

Queen Mary Stuart on the Crookston battlefield representation of the Battle of Langside near Glasgow on 13 May 1568
XEE5027184 Queen Mary Stuart on the Crookston battlefield representation of the Battle of Langside near Glasgow on 13 May 1568 opposing Queen Mary Iere with regent her half-brother James Stuart

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap

Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap
FLO4657397 Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap, green especially with shoulder pads and band of gold embroidery, damask petticoat

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Farewell to Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) who left France definitively on 14 August 1561

Farewell to Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) who left France definitively on 14 August 1561
XEE4177308 Farewell to Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) who left France definitively on 14 August 1561. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587) Queen of France and Scotland Anonymous painting of

Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587) Queen of France and Scotland Anonymous painting of
JLJ4568686 Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587) Queen of France and Scotland Anonymous painting of the 16th century. Museum of Conde Chantilly by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Musee Conde

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of France and Queen of Scotland in mourning

Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of France and Queen of Scotland in mourning
JLJ4675499 Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of France and Queen of Scotland in mourning costume. Painting of the workshop of Francois Clouet (1515-1572), circa 1560. Oil on wood

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Henry (Henry) Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1545-1567) surprised his wife

Henry (Henry) Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1545-1567) surprised his wife
XEE4192615 Henry (Henry) Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1545-1567) surprised his wife, Queen Mary (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587), with his private secretary, David Rizzio (d. 1566)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marie Stuart (1542 = 1587) during her judgment in 1587. In '

Marie Stuart (1542 = 1587) during her judgment in 1587. In "
XEE4415558 Marie Stuart (1542 = 1587) during her judgment in 1587. In " Histoire de la France", engraving of the 19th century

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: The young fiances Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) and Francois II (1544 - 1560

The young fiances Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) and Francois II (1544 - 1560
GIA4764078 The young fiancA©s Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) and Francois II (1544 - 1560) liked to set aside themselves in order to confidences. Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Mary Queen of Scots, at the Battle of Langside, fought on 13 May 1568

Mary Queen of Scots, at the Battle of Langside, fought on 13 May 1568
LRI4578068 Mary Queen of Scots, at the Battle of Langside, fought on 13 May 1568. detail - Painting, 1861 by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Queen Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587), Queen of France and Scotland

Portrait of Queen Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587), Queen of France and Scotland
JLJ4615141 Portrait of Queen Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587), Queen of France and Scotland. Engraving of the 16th century. Private collection

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Les Valois: Francois I (1494-1547) and Claude de France (1499-1524)

Les Valois: Francois I (1494-1547) and Claude de France (1499-1524)
LSE4088203 Les Valois: Francois I (1494-1547) and Claude de France (1499-1524), Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) and Henri II (1519-1559)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: MARY STUART (1542-1587) Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart swearing that she has never plotted

MARY STUART (1542-1587) Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart swearing that she has never plotted
XEE4153745 MARY STUART (1542-1587) Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart swearing that she has never plotted to take the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England - engraving from " L Histoire d Angleterre

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marriage of Marie Iere Stuart (1542-1587) and Francois II (1544-1560) in 1558

Marriage of Marie Iere Stuart (1542-1587) and Francois II (1544-1560) in 1558
XEE4142153 Marriage of Marie Iere Stuart (1542-1587) and Francois II (1544-1560) in 1558. Anonymous illustration in " Collection des souverains et chefs d etat de la France". 20th century

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marie Stuart Queen of Scotland (1542 -1587)

Marie Stuart Queen of Scotland (1542 -1587)
XEE4414646 Marie Stuart Queen of Scotland (1542 -1587). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Abdication of Mary I Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of Scotland and France (1559-1560)

Abdication of Mary I Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of Scotland and France (1559-1560)
XEE4414699 Abdication of Mary I Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of Scotland and France (1559-1560). Engraving from 1861. by Unknown Artist

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of the Queen of England Mary II Stuart (1662-1694)

Portrait of the Queen of England Mary II Stuart (1662-1694)
GIA4714354 Portrait of the Queen of England Mary II Stuart (1662-1694). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587) Engraving of 1830

Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587) Engraving of 1830
GIA4745946 Portrait of Marie Stuart (1542 - 1587) Engraving of 1830 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Francois II (1544-1560) and Marie Stuart (1542-1587

Portrait of Francois II (1544-1560) and Marie Stuart (1542-1587
JLJ4663976 Portrait of Francois II (1544-1560) and Marie Stuart (1542-1587) King and Queen of France Manuscript page of the " Book of Hours by Catherine de Medicis" (Caterina de Medici)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: The Death Arrest Book to Mary Stuart (Queen of Scotland

The Death Arrest Book to Mary Stuart (Queen of Scotland
GIA4727322 The Death Arrest Book to Mary Stuart (Queen of Scotland, 1542-1587) by Elizabeth I of England by Unknown Artist

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marie Stuart - in 'Le Plutarque Francais'by Mennechet, 1836

Marie Stuart - in "Le Plutarque Francais"by Mennechet, 1836
LSE4105021 Marie Stuart - in " Le Plutarque FranAzais" by Mennechet, 1836 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Mary, Queen of Scotland (Mary I of Scotland) (Marie Iere Stuart) (1542-1587)

Mary, Queen of Scotland (Mary I of Scotland) (Marie Iere Stuart) (1542-1587)
XEE4139168 Mary, Queen of Scotland (Mary I of Scotland) (Marie Iere Stuart) (1542-1587). Engraving from 1842 in " Histoire des popes" by Maurice Lachatre. Private collection

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Mary Queen of Scots Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) or Marie Iere of Scotland

Mary Queen of Scots Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) or Marie Iere of Scotland
XEE4144167 Mary Queen of Scots Queen Marie Stuart (1542-1587) or Marie Iere of Scotland. Engraving from 1859 in " Le Monde

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: First meeting of the Queen of Scotland Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587

First meeting of the Queen of Scotland Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587
XEE4148271 First meeting of the Queen of Scotland Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587) with David (Davide) Rizzio - engraving after the painting by David Dalhoff Neal by Neal

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Marie Stuart Agee (1542-1587), Queen of France

Portrait of Marie Stuart Agee (1542-1587), Queen of France
JLJ4568584 Portrait of Marie Stuart Agee (1542-1587), Queen of France and Scotland Drawing a la sanguine by Francois Clouet (1515-1572) 16th century

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Marie Stuart - engraving, 19th century

Marie Stuart - engraving, 19th century
LSE4099665 Marie Stuart - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart - engraving, 19th century); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Mary Stuart and David Rizzio - Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587) with David (Davide

Mary Stuart and David Rizzio - Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587) with David (Davide
GIA4725520 Mary Stuart and David Rizzio - Marie (Mary) Iere Stuart (1542-1587) with David (Davide) Rizzio - 19th century engraving by Unknown Artist

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Queen Mary I Stuart (or Mary Iere of Scotland) (1542-1587

Portrait of Queen Mary I Stuart (or Mary Iere of Scotland) (1542-1587
GIA4725495 Portrait of Queen Mary I Stuart (or Mary Iere of Scotland) (1542-1587) (Mary Queen of Scots) by Unknown Artist

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Queen of Scotland Marie Stuart (1542-1587) said her final farewell to the ladies of court

Queen of Scotland Marie Stuart (1542-1587) said her final farewell to the ladies of court
XEE4178158 Queen of Scotland Marie Stuart (1542-1587) said her final farewell to the ladies of court. Late chromolithography of the 19th century

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Les jeunes fiances Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) et Francois II (1544 - 1560) - Mary

Les jeunes fiances Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) et Francois II (1544 - 1560) - Mary
XEE4156581 Les jeunes fiances Marie Iere Stuart (1542 - 1587) et Francois II (1544 - 1560) - Mary, Queen of Scots, or Mary Stuart, Mary I of Scotland (1542-87), with her Husband

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Queen Mary quitting Stirling Castle - Marie Stuart (Marie I of Scotland

Queen Mary quitting Stirling Castle - Marie Stuart (Marie I of Scotland
XEE4161630 Queen Mary quitting Stirling Castle - Marie Stuart (Marie I of Scotland) in front of the cradle of her son (Jacques Stuart, Jacques VI and I)

Background imageMarie Stuart 1542 1587 Collection: Portrait of Marie Stuart young (1542-1587) Queen of France

Portrait of Marie Stuart young (1542-1587) Queen of France
JLJ4568577 Portrait of Marie Stuart young (1542-1587) Queen of France and Scotland Pencil drawing by Francois Clouet (1515-1572). 16th century



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"Marie Stuart (1542-1587): A Tragic Tale of Power, Love, and Betrayal" Step into the captivating world of Marie Stuart (1542-1587), a woman whose life was filled with intrigue, passion, and ultimately tragedy. In this engraving from "Histoire Populaire de la France, " we see Marie indulging in a chess game with James Balfour while her lover Jacques Hepburn (Bothwell) watches on. But behind the scenes of this seemingly innocent pastime lies a web of deceit and treachery. The murder of David Rizzio in Mary Stuart's presence sent shockwaves through the kingdom. It was then that she received a message from her husband Henry, informing her of his involvement. As Queen consort of France and Scotland by marriage to Francois II, Marie faced imprisonment and execution for treason at the hands of her cousin Elizabeth I. This marble sculpture by Jean Jacques Feuchere immortalizes her tragic fate. In another portrait, we see Marie wearing an exquisite lace cap adorned with gold embroidery - a symbol of her regal status. Her green dress is embellished with shoulder pads and gemstone accessories that reflect her elegance and sophistication. The farewell engraving by Emmanuel Blanche captures the bittersweet moment when Marie left France forever in 1561. Little did she know what awaited her upon returning to Scotland - a tumultuous marriage to Lord Darnley who would later surprise her with betrayal. In yet another depiction, we witness Marie during one of the most pivotal moments in history -her judgment in 1587. The weight of power hangs heavy on her shoulders as she faces an uncertain future. Lastly, let us not forget the young fiances: Marie Stuart and Francois II - their love story cut tragically short by his untimely death at just sixteen years old. Their portraits serve as reminders that even amidst turmoil, love can bloom.