Pearls Collection (#5)

The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. It should be observed that the Mahratta potentates of Western India are now valuable allies of the British Government

Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

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 Queen Elizabeth II, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 2000s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) became Queen of the United Kingdom in 1952. She reigned for over 70 years

Josefina, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden and Norway, Princess of Leuchtenberg, 1841. Creator: Sophie Adlersparre
Josefina, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden and Norway, Princess of Leuchtenberg, 1841

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Anna Sofia of Denmark with her sons, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Anna Sofia of Denmark with her sons, late 17th-early 18th century. Anna Sofia (1647-1717), princess of Denmark, electress of Saxony, her sons Johann Georg IV, (1668-1697), elector of Saxony

Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Some time since a remarkable discovery of regal insignia was made on the property of a landowner at La Fuente de Guarrazar

Female Figure, possibly Lucretia, mid 1650s. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Female Figure, possibly Lucretia, mid 1650s

Anna Charlotta Stapelmohr, 1754-1791, b Schröderheim, 1773. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Anna Charlotta Stapelmohr, 1754-1791, b Schroderheim, 1773

Fredrika Amalia, 1649-1704, Princess of Denmark, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1670. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Fredrika Amalia, 1649-1704, Princess of Denmark, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1670

Head of a Young Woman, 1756. Creator: Frans van der Mijn
Head of a Young Woman, 1756

Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias. Creator: Gaspar de Crayer
Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias, unknown date

Bracelet for a Portrait Miniature (see NMB 2349a), 1841. Creator: Anders Lundquist
Bracelet for a Portrait Miniature (see NMB 2349a), 1841

Elisabeth Palm (1756-1786), married Schön, 1768. Creator: Anders Eklund
Elisabeth Palm (1756-1786), married Schon, 1768

Marie Anne Légitimée de France, Fille de Louis Le Grand, c.1685. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Marie Anne Legitimee de France, Fille de Louis Le Grand, c.1685. Wearing gold dress with red over-skirt and train, fan in right hand, hair in ringlets

Medal of Victoria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany: Triumph of Venus with a Pearl (image 1 of 2), 1683

Lady in a dress trimmed with embellishment, c.1685-c.1690. Creator: Unknown
Lady in a dress trimmed with embellishment, c.1685-c.1690. Dame en habit garni d'agreement, (possibly not the original title)

Portrait of a Woman, 1450-1470. Creator: Circle of Giovanni Bellini
Portrait of a Woman, 1450-1470

Portrait of Dina Lems, Wife of Jan Valckenburgh, c.1660. Creator: Daniel Vertangen
Portrait of Dina Lems, Wife of Jan Valckenburgh, c.1660

Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Alternative title: Act III, scene V from the comedy "De Spilpenning of de verkwistende vrouw" (The Spillpenning or the spendthrift woman)

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Portrait of Anna van den Corput (1599-1645). Wife of Jacob de Witt, 1630-before 1645. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Anna van den Corput (1599-1645). Wife of Jacob de Witt, 1630-before 1645

Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Joseph Karl Stieler
Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, married to King Frederick William IV, early-mid 19th century

La Belle Assemblee, March 1 1813, No. 42 (New Series): Evening Dress, 1813. Creator: Anon
La Belle Assemblee, March 1 1813, No. 42 (New Series): Evening Dress, 1813. Print from the fashion magazine La Belle Assemblee

Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip, 1639. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip, 1639. Maria Trip, daughter of one of Amsterdam's wealthiest merchants, was twenty when Rembrandt painted her portrait

Empress Joséphine of France, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Regnault
Empress Josephine of France, late 18th-early 19th century

Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Queen of France, c.1628. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Queen of France, c.1628

Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759–1818, Queen of Sweden, 1797. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Queen of Sweden, 1797

Portrait of Christine of Poland, 1761-1860. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Christine of Poland, 1761-1860. Possibly a portrait of Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel

St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1911. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

Her Majesty The Queen, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty The Queen, 1911. Queen Mary of Teck was Queen consort to King George V. Their joint coronation took place on 22 June 1911. From "The Book of the Coronation"

Coronet of Baron and Baroness, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Baron and Baroness, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Viscount and Viscountess, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Viscount and Viscountess, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Marquess and Marchioness, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Marquess and Marchioness, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Earl and Countess, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Earl and Countess, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

King Frederik V as a boy, 1730-1800. Creator: Unknown
King Frederik V as a boy, 1730-1800

Adèle van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Creator: Willem Witsen
Adele van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Van Wezel was a Dutch diamond dealer

A Young Woman with a Book, 1756-1762. Creator: Pietro Rotari
A Young Woman with a Book, 1756-1762

Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life, 1663. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life, 1663

Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Susanna and the Elders, 1653

Allegory of Peace, 1652. Creator: Jan Lievens
Allegory of Peace, 1652. Alternative title: Triumph of Peace. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, crowns Pax, the goddess of peace - allegory alluding to the 1648 Treaty of Munster

Portrait of Jacoba Bontemantel (1643-?), 1644. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Jacoba Bontemantel (1643-?), 1644

A Seated Woman with a Letter, a Gentleman Standing by Her;The Officer's Visit, 1632-1732

A couple with six children, 1650-1678. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
A couple with six children, 1650-1678

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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.