Copper engraving by Mary Stuart, Queen of the Scots, when she was 16 years old.
Inscription in the plate:
"ENGRAVED BY J. PARKIN."; nederst midt for: "MARY STUART, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND. / At the Age of 16. / OB: 1587 / FROM THE ORIGINAL BY PARIS BORDONE. / COURT PAINTER TO FRANCIS THE FIRST AND SECOND OF FRANCE / In the possession of James Copland, Esq: M.D. FRS. / (The Frame is also copied from the Original)"
Light dimensions: 23 x 17 centimeters. Frame dimensions (without crown): 25.50 x 19.50 centimeters. Good condition, examined in frame. The frame with damage, including crack in the upper right corner.
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