Ellen Maurice (1578–1626) by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger in 1597- Ellen Maurice (1578-1626) was a prominent Welsh heiress who succeeded her grandfather, Sir William Maurice to the estates of Clenennau, Porkington, and approximately 19 in Gheeraerts's depiction of her, this portrait most likely celebrated the wealthy young heiress's first marriage to John Owen and her consequent introduction to the magnificent court of her fellow-Welshwoman, 'Gloriana'. During the Elizabethan era, pearls were known as the 'Queen of gems' and it has been estimated that in today's market Ellin Ma
Ellen Maurice (1578–1626) by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger in 1597- Ellen Maurice (1578-1626) was a prominent Welsh heiress who succeeded her grandfather, Sir William Maurice to the estates of Clenennau, Porkington, and approximately 19 in Gheeraerts's depiction of her, this portrait most likely celebrated the wealthy young heiress's first marriage to John Owen and her consequent introduction to the magnificent court of her fellow-Welshwoman, 'Gloriana'. During the Elizabethan era, pearls were known as the 'Queen of gems' and it has been estimated that in today's market Ellin Maurice could be wearing the equivalent of a million pounds worth of jewellery.
Size: 4803px × 5906px
Photo credit: © Realy Easy Star / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ellen, gems, gheeraerts, marcus, maurice, nobildonna, noblewoman, portrait, queen, ritratto, younger
