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Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587. Reigned 1542 - 1567

About this artwork

François was the Dauphin of France and Mary’s first husband. They were married in a spectacular ceremony at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris, on 24th April 1558 – Mary was 15 years old and François was 14 years old. The following year François became King of France and Mary, his queen consort. She is shown here wearing an embroidered court gown with slashed sleeves, a beaded French hood and holding an elaborate fan.

These engravings are from a larger series of prints, which depicted thirty-nine European royals. Couples were engraved on, and printed from one plate, although few survive together. It is likely that these prints were made around the time of Mary and François’s wedding.

Updated before 2020

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