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Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth Castle N090094
Filename: N090094.jpg
Size: 5081 x 3579 (9.3MB)
Date: 31st July 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: English Heritage Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Artist
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Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth Castle N090094
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing Queen Elizabeth I being welcomed to Kenilworth
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Media ID 1677621
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This reconstruction drawing by renowned artist Ivan Lapper transports us back to the golden age of Tudor England, as Queen Elizabeth I is warmly welcomed to Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. The year is 1575, and the queen's visit to this magnificent fortress, owned by her favorite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, is a grand celebration of her reign and their love. Elizabeth I, resplendent in her regal attire, sits atop her horse, her gaze fixed on the crowd that has gathered to greet her. Her red and gold robes, adorned with intricate embroidery, flutter in the wind, while her golden hair is held in place by a jeweled headdress. Surrounded by her loyal soldiers and courtiers, she embodies the strength and grace of the Tudor monarchy. Beneath the queen, Robert Dudley waits, his hands clasped before him in a gesture of respect and devotion. He wears the livery of the Earl of Leicester, a symbol of his position and loyalty to the queen. The castle's grand gates are thrown open, and the crowd, a sea of color and pageantry, cheers and waves in welcome. The meticulous details in this drawing, from the intricate patterns on the queen's robes to the individual faces in the crowd, bring the scene to life, transporting us to a time when the Tudor monarchy was at its height. The warm colors and dynamic composition create a sense of energy and excitement, capturing the essence of a moment in history that continues to fascinate and inspire.
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