Mary Stewart Collection

Letter from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth I, Sheffield, 29 October 1571. Artist: Mary Queen of Scots
Letter from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth I, Sheffield, 29 October 1571. Letter, in French, from Mary Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth

Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, Janet
Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[3] or Mary I of Scotland

Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878). Artist: Thomas Brown
Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878). After Sir William Allan (1782-1850)

Letter from Queen Mary (1542-1587) to the Abbot of Dunfermline, 1889. Artist: James Stillie
Letter from Queen Mary to the Abbot of Dunfermline. A letter from Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) to George Durie (died 1577) Abbot of Dumfermling

Lochleven Castle, Scotland, the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1840. Artist: C J Smith
Lochleven Castle, Scotland, the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1840. Mary was imprisoned here between 1567 and 1568. Illustration from Historical

AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

Mary Stuart, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Mary Stuart, Los Angeles, 1936. Musart Theatre...Schillers Immortal Drama - "Mary Stuart" - Directed by Jerome Coray...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Division of W.P.A.'

Furnishing Fabric, France, 1827/40. Creator: Unknown
Furnishing Fabric, France, 1827/40. Leceister visitant Amy Robsart, [Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester visiting Amy Robsiart]

Harp of Queen Mary of Scots, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Harp of Queen Mary of Scots, 1850. "It had in front of the upper arm the Queen's portrait and the arms of Scotland, both in gold

Mary Queen of Scots Room at Holyrood, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mary Queen of Scots Room at Holyrood, 1850. Interior of the royal Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland. The ceiling, as far as the moulded compartments are concerned

Sun-Dial, at Holyrood, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sun-Dial, at Holyrood, 1850. Queen Mary's Sundial: "This famous sundial, one of the most interesting in Scotland, stands in the gardens of [the royal residence of] Holyrood Palace

Mary Stuart, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Mary Stuart, undated. (c1910s)

Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. Creator: J Thornthwaite
Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. These Cheeks are none of mine, the Roses look not like Tempest-beaten lillies as mine should

Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530-1605), educated at Inner Temple. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary

Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5. Artist: King James I
A Letter from King James VI to his Mother, Queen Mary, 1584-5. A letter from King James VI and I (1566-1625) to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) written during his mother?s imprisonment

Lady Mary Forbes, 18th century (1926). Artist: George Romney
Lady Mary Forbes, 18th century (1926). Lady Forbes was the wife of Baron George Forbes, the third Earl of Granard, whom she married in 1709

The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - Mary Queen of Scots... 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Bas-reliefs in the Prince's Chamber - Mary Queen of Scots leaving the Shores of France, 1857

The Medley (Handkerchief), England, 1792 / 95. Creator: William Gilpin
The Medley (Handkerchief), England, 1792/95. Portraits of notable people, and historical scenes

Furnishing Fabric, France, 1827 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Furnishing Fabric, France, 1827/40. Leceister visitant Amy Robsart, [Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester visiting Amy Robsiart]

Mary, Queen of Scots, published 1779. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Mary, Queen of Scots, published 1779

Mary, Queen of Scots, January 12, 1803. January 12, 1803. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Mary, Queen of Scots, January 12, 1803

Mary Villiers, Dutchess of Lennox and Richmond, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Mary Villiers, Dutchess of Lennox and Richmond, 1625-77

The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72. 1857-72
The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1559, (1943). Creator: Francois Clouet
Mary, Queen of Scots, 1559, (1943). Portrait of Mary Stuart (1542-1587) as a teenager, wearing a dress decorated with pearls. Drawing in the Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond and Duchess of Lennox (1622-1685), c. 1640. Creator: Anonymous
Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond and Duchess of Lennox (1622-1685), formerly Lady Mary Villiers, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Palace of Holyrood. Queen Marys Bedroom, c1912. Creator: Unknown
Palace of Holyrood. Queen Marys Bedroom, c1912. Four-poster bed in the royal apartments at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Stereocard

Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Mary leaves under cover of darkness, and is helped into a boat by a tartan-clad man, possibly Lord Bothwell. (Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was married three times

Maria Stuart, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Maria Stuart, (1933). Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567

Queen Marys Bedroom at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Queen Marys Bedroom at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Bedchamber used by Mary Queen of Scots when she lived at the palace between 1561-1567, held under captivity by Elizabeth I

The monument to Mary, Queen of Scots in Westminster Abbey, London, 1742

Mary of Guise, Queen Consort of James V of Scotland, (1825). Mary (1515-1560) married James in 1538. The mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, she ruled Scotland as regent from 1554-1560

Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Although the properties of its waters were known as far back as Roman times, the Peak District town of Buxton was first developed as a spa resort by

Trial of Mary Queen of Scots in Fotheringhay Castle, 1586 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. II, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Maria Stuart 1542-1587 und Elisabeth v. England 1533-1603, 1934. Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland

Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904)
Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587). After Rowland Lockey (c 1565-1616). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co

Mary, Queen of Scots, c1580-1610, (1903). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Miniatures of the Elizabethan Period (Victoria and Albert Museum. ), c1580-1610, (1903)
Miniatures of the Elizabethan Period (Victoria and Albert Museum.), c1580-1610, (1903). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1788. Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), Mary Stuart or Mary I, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T

The House at Edinburgh, where Mary Queen of Scots was confined, c19th century

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, 1912. Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567

The Interior Quadrangle of the Castle, Edinburgh, c1829. Artist: J Hinchliff
The Interior Quadrangle of the Castle, Edinburgh: Showing the door leading to the apartment where Q. Mary was confined, also the room where the regalia was discovered, c1829

The Death of Rizzio, 1566, (1794-1812). Artist: P Rothwell
The Death of Rizzio. David Rizzio (c1533-1566), was an Italian courtier, who rose to become the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots

Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. The young Douglas Steals helped Mary Queen Of Scots escape from Lochleven Castle. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587). Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) and King James VI and I (1566-1625), 1889
Engraving depicting Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) and her son later King James VI and I (1566-1625). From Illustrations of Scottish History published by Edinburgh: James Stillie, 1889

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"Mary Stewart: A Captivating Figure in History" Step back in time to the 16th century with this captivating portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots. The artist remains unknown, but their talent shines through as they capture the regal essence of this iconic monarch. In 1567, Mary Queen of Scots found herself compelled to sign her abdication at Lochleven Castle. Thomas Brown's artwork from 1878 immortalizes this pivotal moment in history, showcasing the strength and resilience that defined Mary's reign. Delve into the personal correspondence of Queen Mary with a letter she wrote to the Abbot of Dunfermline in 1889. James Stillie's artistic rendering brings life to her words and offers a glimpse into her thoughts during a tumultuous era. Mrs. Hartley takes on the character of Mary Queen of Scots in J Thornthwaite's portrayal from 1777. Through her performance, we witness the allure and complexity that surrounded this enigmatic queen. Sir Edmund Anderson, an influential figure during Mary's time, is depicted in an intriguing artwork from 1830 by an unknown creator. This piece serves as a reminder that there were many key players involved in shaping Scotland's destiny. Lady Mary Forbes graces us with her presence through George Romney's artistry from the 18th century (1926). Her elegance mirrors that which was often associated with royalty like Mary Queen of Scots herself. One cannot forget one of history’s most shocking events – when David Rizzio was murdered before Queen Mary’s eyes on January 1st, 1791. Isaac Taylor captures this chilling scene and reminds us how treacherous politics could be during those times. Explore exquisite artifacts such as "The Medley, " a handkerchief dating back to England in 1792/95 created by William Gilpin or admire a stunning French furnishing fabric from1827/40 whose creator remains unknown.