. The 'Darnley Portrait' of Elizabeth I of England. It was named after a previous owner. Probably painted from life, this portrait is the source of the face pattern called 'The Mask of Youth' which would be used for authorized portraits of Elizabeth for decades to come. Recent research has shown the colours have faded. The oranges and browns would have been crimson red in Elizabeth's time. Queen Elizabeth I. circa 1575. Darnley stage 3

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