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Catherine of Braganza c.1662 RCIN 602713 Catherine Of Braganza, Brocade Gown, British Traditions, Royal Collection Trust, Charles Ii, Master Drawing, Clarence House, Historical People, Royal Society

An engraving of Catherine of Braganza as queen: three-quarter length; wearing a lace collar, brocade gown and with gloves in her left hand; with a silken curtain as a backdrop; with a Latin inscription below. Rare. Borders trimmed.In 1660 the engraver William Faithorne was appointed to the office of Graver in copper to his Matie, securing his position as the leading printmaker in England.This engraving was based on a painted portrait by Dirck Stoop that had been sent to Charles II in London…

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