Portrait of a Lady called Mary Boleyn, Lady Stafford (1499-1543)

Item

Title
Portrait of a Lady called Mary Boleyn, Lady Stafford (1499-1543)
Rights
Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021
Creator
Remigius Van Leemput (1607-1675)
Date
1630-1670 C.E
Description
The painting is of Mary Boleyn, the older sister of Anne Boleyn. Before her sister married Henry VIII, Mary was his mistress. It was only recently discovered that the painting was of Mary as it was just titled ‘Portrait of a Woman.’ It is a half-bust depiction of Mary, showing her looking to the left. She has a headdress on as well as two necklaces with large pendants.
Format
Painting. Oil on panel. 39.4 x 31.2 x 0.5 cm
Publisher
Royal Collection Trust.
Contributor
Savannah Jones
Identifier
Royal Collection Trust. RCIN 402991
Subject
Mary Boleyn; King Henry VIII, Boleyn sisters; Hever castle; Sir William Stafford; Anne Boleyn; headdress; jewelry
Source
Jpg file. Royal Collection Trust. 11/07/2021

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