Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87)
François Clouet's 1560-61 portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots is more than just a likeness; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the turbulent heart of Renaissance Scotland and France. Commissioned during her time as Dauphine of France and later Queen of Scotland, this diminutive painting – a ‘miniature’ in the truest sense – transcends its small scale to embody the complexities of a woman caught between two powerful nations and…









