ELIZABETH I 1558-1603 IMAGES OF ELIZABETH Elizabeth was determined that her public should see her in...
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ELIZABETH I 1558-1603 • IMAGES OF ELIZABETH • Elizabeth was determined that her public should see her in a certain way. She wanted her public to be impressed by her appearance and controlled what they were allowed to see of her. • Look at the following images of Elizabeth and think what type of message the portrait is trying to
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ELIZABETH I1558-1603
• IMAGES OF ELIZABETH• Elizabeth was determined that her public should see
her in a certain way. She wanted her public to be impressed by her appearance and controlled what they were allowed to see of her.
• Look at the following images of Elizabeth and think what type of message the portrait is trying to give. Also consider what age you think Elizabeth is in the portraits
Break the codeSwords show justice and power
Ermine shows a pure queen
A crown means she is truly a queen
A snake stands for wisdom
A rainbow stands for peace
Long hair, or a low cut dress, shows a virgin
Flowers stands for youth
Decorative eyes or ears mean the ruler has great knowledge
A hand on a globe means power
Black and white were the colours of the pure and wise
Break the codeSwords show justice and power
Ermine shows a pure queen
A crown means she is truly a queen
A snake stands for wisdom
A rainbow stands for peace
Long hair, or a low cut dress, shows a virgin
Flowers stands for youth
Decorative eyes or ears mean the ruler has great knowledge
A hand on a globe means power
Black and white were the colours of the pure and wise
Break the codeSwords show justice and power
Ermine shows a pure queen
A crown means she is truly a queen
A snake stands for wisdom
A rainbow stands for peace
Long hair, or a low cut dress, shows a virgin
Flowers stands for youth
Decorative eyes or ears mean the ruler has great knowledge
A hand on a globe means power
Black and white were the colours of the pure and wise
Use the clues to break the code. Decide what each portrait is trying to tell you about Elizabeth.
Break the codeSwords show justice and power
Ermine shows a pure queen
A crown means she is truly a queen
A snake stands for wisdom
A rainbow stands for peace
Long hair, or a low cut dress, shows a virgin
Flowers stands for youth
Decorative eyes or ears mean the ruler has great knowledge
A hand on a globe means power
Black and white were the colours of the pure and wise
THE ARMADA PORTRAIT
1588• Why do you think that the
queen’s hand is resting upon the globe?
• What do you think is being shown in the background of this portrait?
• What is your overall impression of Elizabeth in this portrait?
• What can you see behind Elizabeth?•What words would you use to describe her appearance in this portrait?
Queen Elizabeth in her final years
How old do you think Elizabeth is in each portrait?
A B C D
E
1546 1583 1600 1588
Final years
Elizabeth was born in 1533 and died in 1603. How old was she in each portrait?
Why do you think Elizabeth wanted to be portrayed this way?
Do you think controlling the type of image people see of public figures still exists today?
