Portrait of Mary I of England (Mary Tudor)
Reproduction print (likely a photographic offset lithograph or digital print on board) in a wooden frame • Original by Anthonis Mor (Antonio Moro); this is a contemporary reproduction copy
Style & Movement
Tudor Portraiture / Northern Renaissance (Original style)
Medium & Technique
Print on board or paper; original was oil on panel using glazing and thin layers. This is a flat-surface reproduction mimicking the fine detail of the 16th-century original.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern reproduction of a mid-16th century original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
Queen Mary I of England depicted three-quarter length, seated in a high-backed velvet chair. She wears a high-necked black gown with a lace ruff, a jeweled pendant (the Tudor Dragon or similar regalia), and a French hood. She holds a rose, a traditional symbol of the Tudor dynasty.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; surface appears intact, though housed in a modern decorative frame with minor gilding wear
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50
Provenance History
Likely a decorative museum souvenir or home decor purchase; no historical royal provenance for this specific physical object
Art Historical Significance
The original 1554 painting by Mor is a masterpiece of psychological portraiture, commissioned for Philip II of Spain. It represents the stern authority and Tudor legitimacy of England's first queen regnant.
Notable Features
Features the iconic stern expression noted by historians; the frame is a modern 'rococo-style' composite molding intended to give an antique appearance
Condition Issues
Minor dust accumulation; some wear to the gold-painted finish of the frame corners; possible fading if exposed to UV light
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent ink fading; use a microfiber cloth for light dusting; do not use liquid cleaners on the print surface