Anne Boleyn Commending the Princess Elizabeth to the Care of Matthew Parker.

Item

Title
Anne Boleyn Commending the Princess Elizabeth to the Care of Matthew Parker.
Rights
The British Museum, London. The Trustees of the British Museum. Creative Commons.
Creator
Thomas Williams (1798-1862)
Date
1866 C.E
Description
The print shows Anne Boleyn standing behind her daughter, Elizabeth. Anne is instructing Matthew Parker to watch Elizabeth. Matthew Parker is kneeling before Anne and Elizabeth. Behind Anne there is a very large portrait of King Henry VIII. Next to the portrait, there is a door cracked open with two girls looking through at Anne and Elizabeth. The bottom of the print states “Anne Boleyn Commending the Princess Elizabeth to the Care of Matthew Parker.”
Format
Print. Wood-engraving and letterpress on paper. 246 mm x 160 mm.
Language
English
Publisher
The British Museum.
Contributor
Savannah Jones
Identifier
The British Museum. 1922,0209.29
Subject
Queen Elizabeth I; Anne Boleyn; Ann Boleyn; Nan Bullen; Anne Bullen; Ann Bullen; King Henry VIII; Matthew Parker; mother; daughter; royalty; queens; servants; prints; engraving; book illustrations
Source
Png file. The British Museum. 11/07/21
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1922-0209-29