Antique Hand-Coloured Engraving Lady Arabella Stuart – Royal Claimant Noblewoman

Description:This finely hand-coloured 19th-century engraving depicts the noble and tragic Lady Arabella Stuart, a cousin to King James I and once considered a potential heir to the English throne. Born into the royal Stuart line, Arabella was at the center of dynastic intrigue and royal suspicion. Her secret marriage and subsequent imprisonment by James I led to her early death in the Tower of London.This portrait captures her in lavish Elizabethan dress, with voluminous sleeves, elaborate jewels, and a richly detailed fan, reflecting her noble status and the fashion of the late Tudor and early Jacobean courts.Size 16x22 cm Beautiful collection of antique period fashion engravings for collectors. They are all original engravings. Many of them you can see in British museum collection. They are around 100 of them . Take a look at our ebay shop . Explore our curated selection of antiques, fine art, UK and European royal family memorabilia, rare books, vintage menus, and interior décor. Visit our eBay shop and discover even more treasures through our easy-to-navigate categories.”