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A obra mais conhecida de Nicholas Hilliard é Elizabeth I of England (1588). Você pode encontrá-la no Rijksmuseum, em Amsterdã. Os próximos da lista são Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1575) e Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox (1575). Temos 83 obras de Nicholas Hilliard em nosso catálogo; este guia seleciona as 82 mais conhecidas, com o ano, o museu e a história de cada peça.
This highly detailed portrait miniature of Elizabeth I of England is presented in an oval format. The composition features a close-up bust-length portrait, focusing on the subject's face and elaborate attire. The color palette is dominated by a deep, vibrant blue background, which provides a stark contrast to the pale skin tones of the subject and the bright white of her lace ruff. Gold accents are prominent in her crown…
In the delicate dance of light and shadow captured within Nicholas Hilliard’s Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, we find more than a mere likeness; we encounter an enduring emblem of an era. Commissioned around 1575, this masterpiece serves as a profound visual narrative, meticulously crafted to project the power, piety, and unparalleled status of the Virgin Queen amidst the turbulent political tides of the sixteenth century. To gaze…
This portrait miniature depicts Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, captured in the year 1575. Nicholas Hilliard rendered the likeness of a woman who occupied a singular position within the Tudor lineage. As the daughter of Margaret Tudor and the niece of King Henry VIII, her presence carried the weight of royal blood. The artist translates this high status into a quiet, contained image, focusing on the dignity of a…
In this intimate portrait miniature, titled An Unknown Woman aged 26, the viewer meets a lady from the late Elizabethan era. Painted by the skilled hand of Nicholas Hilliard in 1593, the work captures a moment of quiet presence. The sitter gazes out from her oval frame, her identity a subject of ongoing curiosity. While she was previously thought to be a woman named Mrs Holland, her true name remains…
This portrait of Anne of Denmark, executed by Nicholas Hilliard, captures a woman of significant station. The sitter was the queen consort of Scotland and England, the wife of James VI and I. In this work, the artist presents her likeness with the precision of a goldsmith’s hand.
This portrait depicts Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. The work is a creation of the artist Nicholas Hilliard. It dates to 1572. This specific representation follows a period of close association between the subject and the painter, as Hilliard had previously produced a booke of portraitures for Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester in 1571.
The face of Henri III emerges from a deep, solid azure background, a blue so intense it feels like the weight of a heavy velvet curtain. He is captured in a bust-length portrait, his gaze fixed forward with a quiet, melancholic composure. A high, stiff lace ruff encircles his neck, its translucent white threads standing out against the warmth of his skin. Around his shoulders, heavy jeweled chains catch a…
This portrait, titled Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, presents a quiet encounter with the subject in an intimate oval format. Painted by Nicholas Hilliard, the work captures the young man during a period of significant transition. The sitter is Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, depicted in a bust-length composition that focuses on the character and presence of the individual. It is a work from 1578, a moment that…
The gaze of Sir Amias Paulet (c. 1533–1588) meets the viewer through this formal portrait by Nicholas Hilliard. Painted in 1576, the work captures the nobleman during a significant period of his life. He appears as a figure of authority, his presence defined by the dignity of his station and the solemnity of his expression. The portrait offers a direct encounter with a man of high standing, frozen in a…
The portrait presents a medium close-up of Queen Elizabeth I, positioned against a deep red drapery. Her pale skin and the crisp white of her lace ruff create a sharp contrast against the dark velvet of her bodice. Every detail of her attire is rendered with meticulous precision, from the shimmering silver and gold of her jewelry to the cascading strands of pearls that frame her face. The composition focuses…
George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland1589 · National Museum of Decorative Arts
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Portrait of George Clifford, Third Earl of Cumberland1587 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Lady, perhaps Penelope, Lady Rich1589 · Royal Collection
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A Youth Leaning Against a Tree Among Roses1588 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex1595 · National Portrait Gallery
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James I of England and VI of Scotland1610 · Yale Center for British Art
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Portrait of George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland1590 · National Maritime Museum
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Portrait of a Young Man, Probably Robert Devereux (1566–1601), Second Earl of Essex1588 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Sir Anthony Mildmay, Knight of Apethorpe, Northamptonshire1590 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Os quatro temas que surgem com mais frequência nestas obras, cada um com o seu exemplo mais conhecido.
Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Nicholas Hilliard | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Victoria and Albert Museum |
Londres | 15 | An Unknown Woman aged 26, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, An Unknown Woman |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Londres | 7 | Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, Sir Francis Drake |
 Nationalmuseum |
Estocolmo | 6 | Portrait of a nobleman, Elizabeth I (1533-1603),Queen of England, c. 1586-87, Henry VIII (1491-1547), king of England |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdã | 3 | Elizabeth I of England, Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Nova York | 3 | Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Young Man, Probably Robert Devereux (1566–1601), Second Earl of Essex |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 2 | Anne of Denmark, James I of England and VI of Scotland |
 National Trust |
Aylesbury | 2 | Sir Amias Paulet (c. 1533–1588), Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603) |
 Fitzwilliam Museum |
2 | Elizabeth I, Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton |
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In the delicate dance of light and shadow captured within Nicholas Hilliard’s Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, we find more than a mere likeness; we encounter an enduring emblem of an era. Commissioned around 1575, this masterpiece serves as a profound visual narrative, meticulously crafted to project the power, piety, and unparalleled status of the Virgin Queen amidst the turbulent political tides of the sixteenth century. To gaze…
This highly detailed portrait miniature of Elizabeth I of England is presented in an oval format. The composition features a close-up bust-length portrait, focusing on the subject's face and elaborate attire. The color palette is dominated by a deep, vibrant blue background, which provides a stark contrast to the pale skin tones of the subject and the bright white of her lace ruff. Gold accents are prominent in her crown…
In this intimate portrait miniature, titled An Unknown Woman aged 26, the viewer meets a lady from the late Elizabethan era. Painted by the skilled hand of Nicholas Hilliard in 1593, the work captures a moment of quiet presence. The sitter gazes out from her oval frame, her identity a subject of ongoing curiosity. While she was previously thought to be a woman named Mrs Holland, her true name remains…
Nicholas Hilliard painted this portrait of George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon, in 1601. The subject was the eldest son of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon and Anne Morgan. As a member of the Elizabethan court, Carey occupied a significant position within the social hierarchy of the era.
In this intimate miniature, Nicholas Hilliard presents James I of England and VI of Scotland. Created about 1610, the work offers a close-up view of the monarch, capturing a sense of quiet authority. The subject is depicted in a bust-length portrait, looking slightly away from the viewer toward the right of the frame. It is a study in composure and dignity, reflecting the weight of his dual sovereignty over Scotland…
No topo da lista está Elizabeth I of England (1588), Rijksmuseum, Amsterdã. Logo atrás: Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1575) e Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox (1575).
41 anos. Nicholas Hilliard nasceu em 1547, e Elizabeth I of England é de 1588.
Elizabeth I of England, Portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, An Unknown Woman aged 26, Anne of Denmark, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Henri III of France, Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, Sir Amias Paulet (c. 1533–1588) e Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603). Encontrará o ano e o museu de cada uma na lista acima.
Temos 83 obras de Nicholas Hilliard em nosso catálogo, datadas de 1572 a 1614.
Encontrará a maioria deles em Victoria and Albert Museum (Londres), National Portrait Gallery (Londres) e Nationalmuseum (Estocolmo). A lista de museus acima apresenta o detalhamento completo.
Em 1580s, mais do que em qualquer outro momento: 14 das 82 obras nesta página datam dessa época, sendo Elizabeth I of England delas.
A obra mais antiga aqui é Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1572); a mais recente é James I of England (1614).
Portraits (27), Blue background (19) e Man (17), de um total de 82 obras nesta página.
Watercolor, utilizado em 26 das 82 obras nesta página.
Northern renaissance, como pode ver nas obras desta página.
Pode ver 15 das obras nesta página no Victoria and Albert Museum, Londres, incluindo An Unknown Woman aged 26, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester e An Unknown Woman.
Sim. Todas as pinturas nesta página estão disponíveis como uma reprodução a óleo pintada à mão ou uma impressão, no tamanho que melhor lhe convier. Basta abrir a página da pintura para fazer o seu pedido.
