Boussod Collection

Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty

La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Discorde, 1886. [Discord]

L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]

Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Le Lion amoureux, 1886. [The Lion in Love]

Letter written by Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Queen Elizabeth I
Letter written by Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Illustration of a letter written in French by Elizabeth I (1533-1603) from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I, Westminster Abbey, (1896). The tomb of Elizabeth (1533-1603) in Westminster Abbey, London. Illustration from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

The Duke of Alva, 16th century, (1896). Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, (1507-1582), Spanish general and governor of the Spanish Netherlands

Queen Elizabeth I in old age, 16th century, (1896). Illustration after a picture in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court, from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Queen Elizabeth I medal, 16th century, (1896). Illustration after the original in the British Museum, London, from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Illustration after the original in the British museum, London, from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Chimney piece of the Library at Windsor Castle, 1896. Interior of Library at the royal residence of Windsor Castle, showing a bust of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) over the fireplace

Sir Walter Raleigh and his son, 1602, (1896). English writer, poet, courtier and explorer, Raleigh (1554-1618) was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585

Map of England, 16th century, (1896)
Map of Britain, 16th century, (1896). A map of England, Wales and Ireland featuring Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)

Queen Elizabeth Is horse, (1896). Horse belonging to Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603). Illustration after a picture in the collection at Hatfield House where she spent her childhood

The Earl of Leicester, 16th century, (1896). Portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England, (1823)

Portrait of a woman, 1590s, (1896). Artist: Marcus Gheeraerts, the Younger
Portrait of a woman, 1590s, (1896). Formerly thought to be Queen Elizabeth I in fancy dress. Illustration after a picture in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court, from a work published by Boussod

Portrait of a young man, c1590-1595, (1896). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait of a young man, c1590-1595, (1896). Portrait, previously believed to have been of Sir Philip Sidney. Illustration after a miniature in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

Elizabethan coins, (1896). Coins from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Illustration after the originals in the British Museum, London, from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma, 16th century, (1896). The nephew of King Philip II of Spain, the Duke of Parma (1546-1592) distinguished himself at the battle of Lepanto in 1571

Duc D Alencon, 16th century, (1896). Artist: J Decourt
Duc D Alencon, 16th century, (1896). Francois, Duc D Alencon (1554-1584) was a suitor of Elizabeth I. Drawing by J Decourt, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Archbishop Parker, 1573, (1896). Portrait of Matthew Parker (1504-1575) aged 70. Parker was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559-1575

Old Hatfield House, Herfordshire, 1896. Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Old Hatfield House, Herfordshire, 1896. The Great Hall, the surviving wing of the Royal Palace of Hatfield (built in 1485) where Elizabeth I spent some of her childhood

Queen Elizabeth I as Diana, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Cornelius Vroom
Queen Elizabeth I as Diana, 16th century, (1896). Elizabeth (1533-1603) as Diana the Huntress. Illustration after a picture in the collection of the Marquess of Salisbury, Hatfield House

Philip II of Spain, 1631-1640, (1896). Illustration after a portrait from the studio of Rubens in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, of Philip (1527-1598) who was King of Spain from 1556-1598

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1587, (1896). Portrait of Mary (1542-1587) from a drawing by Blanchard in the Musee du Louvre, Paris. Illustration from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Queen Elizabeth I, Juno, Venus and Minerva, 1569, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Queen Elizabeth I, Juno, Venus and Minerva, 1569, (1896). Elizabeth triumphing over the goddesses Juno, Minerva and Venus. Illustration from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Queen Elizabeth Is cradle, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Queen Elizabeth Is cradle, (1896). Princess Elizabeth (1533-1603) spent much of her early childhood at the Royal Palace of Hatfield, Hatfield House

Queen Elizabeth I when young, c1546, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Queen Elizabeth I when young, c1546, (1896). Portrait of Princess Elizabeth (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen

Interview between Henry VIII and the Emperor Maximilian, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Interview between Henry VIII and the Emperor Maximilian, 16th century, (1896). Illustration after a picture painted c1545 in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court, from a work published by Boussod

Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). A set of four miniatures from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, showing members of the Tudor dynasty: Henry VII (top)

Henry VIII, Princess Mary and William Sommers, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Henry VIII, Princess Mary and William Sommers, 16th century, (1896). Portrait of the King (1491-1547) and his daughter (1516-1558) with Somers, the court jester

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

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"Boussod: A Journey through Queen Elizabeth's Time" Step into the enchanting world of Boussod, where history comes alive through art. From the iconic Ermine Portrait by Nicholas Hilliard to the captivating La Discorde by Felix Bracquemond, immerse yourself in a visual feast that spans centuries. Travel back to 1585 with Queen Elizabeth I herself as she gazes regally from her portrait, radiating power and grace. Admire the intricate details of her attire and marvel at Hilliard's skill in capturing her essence. Bracquemond takes us on a different journey with his masterpiece L'Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit. This thought-provoking piece explores the eternal struggle between chasing after fortune and patiently waiting for it to come knocking at our door. In Le Lion amoureux, Bracquemond presents a whimsical scene where love knows no boundaries. Witness an unlikely romance unfold between a lion and a woman, reminding us that love can be found even in unexpected places. Delve deeper into Queen Elizabeth I's world as you read her poignant letter penned in the 16th century. Experience firsthand her eloquence and intelligence that made her one of England's most remarkable monarchs. Visit Westminster Abbey to pay homage to Queen Elizabeth I at her final resting place. The grandeur of her tomb reflects the lasting impact she had on British history and beyond. Discover other key figures from this era such as The Duke of Alva, whose presence looms large even today. Gain insight into his influence during this tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and power struggles. Witness Queen Elizabeth I age gracefully through another artwork depicting her later years. See how time has shaped both her physical appearance and inner strength throughout decades of rule. Hold history in your hands with an exquisite medal from Queen Elizabeth I's reign - a tangible reminder of her legacy.