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Marie Stuart Collection

"Marie Stuart: A Tragic Tale of Power, Politics, and Perseverance" In the year 1561, a historic conference took place between Mary

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich

English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich von Schiller at
FLO4562767 English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich von Schiller at the Comedie Francais, 1820

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print)

Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print)
7419986 Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle. (print); (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven Castle, May 2, 1568)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: English actress Mrs. Anne Catherine Lucinde Paradol (1798-1843)

English actress Mrs. Anne Catherine Lucinde Paradol (1798-1843) as Elisabeth in Marie Stuart by Friedrich Schiller at
FLO4562772 English actress Mrs. Anne Catherine Lucinde Paradol (1798-1843) as Elisabeth in Marie Stuart by Friedrich Schiller at the Theatre Francais

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587)
3085324 Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587); (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots; 1542-1587. Also Mary Stuart; daughter of James V; King of Scotland. 19th century print.).

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Miss Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in Les Quatre Reines, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1846

Miss Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in Les Quatre Reines, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1846
FLO4632033 Miss Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in Les Quatre Reines, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho)

Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho)
8655448 Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561

The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7333480 The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Herdman, Robert (1829-88); 160.8x222 cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Defeat of Mary Queen of Scots at Battle of Langside, 18th century (print)

Defeat of Mary Queen of Scots at Battle of Langside, 18th century (print)
7315186 Defeat of Mary Queen of Scots at Battle of Langside, 18th century (print) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England

Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving)
3787732 Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots. Queen of Scotland (1542 -1567)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Queen Mary Stewart (engraving)

Queen Mary Stewart (engraving)
3793668 Queen Mary Stewart (engraving); (add.info.: Mary Stewart Queen of Scots. Portrait engraving Ronsard book Bodleian Library, Oxford); Lebrecht History

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Abdication of Mary Stuart. Mary, Queen of Scots, 8 December 1542, 8 February 1587

Abdication of Mary Stuart. Mary, Queen of Scots, 8 December 1542, 8 February 1587
7278799 Abdication of Mary Stuart. Mary, Queen of Scots, 8 December 1542, 8 February 1587 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdication of Mary Stuart)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Famous Beauties: Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)

Famous Beauties: Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)
7178610 Famous Beauties: Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho) by MacDonald, Alistair K. (1880-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Escape of Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)

Escape of Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)
7192620 Escape of Mary Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escape of Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: The Palace of Holyrood House, Showing the North and South Gardens in the time of Mary Queen of

The Palace of Holyrood House, Showing the North and South Gardens in the time of Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)
7160019 The Palace of Holyrood House, Showing the North and South Gardens in the time of Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho) by Ward

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Holland House, London: Enamelled Candlesticks, once the Property of Mary Queen of Scots

Holland House, London: Enamelled Candlesticks, once the Property of Mary Queen of Scots
7162605 Holland House, London: Enamelled Candlesticks, once the Property of Mary Queen of Scots, Gold Watch and Ring of Charles J Fox

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Knox before Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)

Knox before Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)
7163800 Knox before Mary Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knox before Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: A Memento-mori Watch, Presented by Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Seaton (engraving)

A Memento-mori Watch, Presented by Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Seaton (engraving)
7179103 A Memento-mori Watch, Presented by Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Seaton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Memento-mori Watch)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots landing in England (engraving)

Mary Queen of Scots landing in England (engraving)
7192618 Mary Queen of Scots landing in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots landing in England)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils (engraving)

Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils (engraving)
7194566 Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Marie Stuart, veuve (engraving)

Marie Stuart, veuve (engraving)
7194175 Marie Stuart, veuve (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart, veuve)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon

Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving)
7179132 Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving) by English School

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving)

Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving)
7147339 Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots reproved by Knox (engraving)

Mary Queen of Scots reproved by Knox (engraving)
7192610 Mary Queen of Scots reproved by Knox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots reproved by Knox)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)

Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)
7191002 Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Queen of Scots arrested (engraving)

Mary Queen of Scots arrested (engraving)
7192619 Mary Queen of Scots arrested (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots arrested)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving)

Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving)
7185539 Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)

Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)
7192608 Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death warrant read to Mary Queen of Scots)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary Stuart and David Rizzio (photogravure)

Mary Stuart and David Rizzio (photogravure)
7169691 Mary Stuart and David Rizzio (photogravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Stuart and David Rizzio)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Marie Stuart (engraving)

Marie Stuart (engraving)
965966 Marie Stuart (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Niedermexer, Marie Stuart (chromolitho)

Niedermexer, Marie Stuart (chromolitho)
667122 Niedermexer, Marie Stuart (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niedermexer, Marie Stuart. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Marie Stuart, Femme de Francois II (coloured engraving)

Marie Stuart, Femme de Francois II (coloured engraving)
2799538 Marie Stuart, Femme de Francois II (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart, Femme de Francois II)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Coin minted after the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-87) and Francis II (1544-60

Coin minted after the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-87) and Francis II (1544-60
MFI162455 Coin minted after the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-87) and Francis II (1544-60) 1588 by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Chenonceau, France; eMark Fiennes Archive; French

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Marie Stuart (coloured engraving)

Marie Stuart (coloured engraving)
2802248 Marie Stuart (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Death Warrant of Marie Stuart (engraving)

Death Warrant of Marie Stuart (engraving)
1615864 Death Warrant of Marie Stuart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death Warrant of Marie Stuart)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mlle Duchesnois, dans le role de Marie Stuart (engraving)

Mlle Duchesnois, dans le role de Marie Stuart (engraving)
6005560 Mlle Duchesnois, dans le role de Marie Stuart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle Duchesnois, dans le role de Marie Stuart)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: La reine Marie Stuart, femme de Francois 2 (coloured engraving)

La reine Marie Stuart, femme de Francois 2 (coloured engraving)
2799690 La reine Marie Stuart, femme de Francois 2 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Marie Stuart, femme de Francois 2)

Background imageMarie Stuart Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) in white mourning, 1560 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) in white mourning, 1560 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR164584 Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) in white mourning, 1560 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris



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"Marie Stuart: A Tragic Tale of Power, Politics, and Perseverance" In the year 1561, a historic conference took place between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace. This captivating moment in history is beautifully captured in an oil on canvas painting from 1875. The meeting symbolized the clash between two powerful figures - one a staunch Protestant reformer and the other a Catholic queen. However, not all was smooth sailing for Marie Stuart. The defeat she faced at the Battle of Langside in the 18th century is depicted in a poignant print. It marked a turning point in her life as she struggled to maintain control over her kingdom amidst political turmoil. Throughout her reign, Marie Stuart's story fascinated many artists who sought to immortalize her beauty and strength. An illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England showcases her regal presence through a colored engraving while another engraving portrays Queen Mary Stewart herself. Yet despite her resilience, Marie Stuart ultimately faced great adversity leading to abdication and imprisonment. Engravings depicting these somber moments such as "L Execution de Marie Stuart, " "Execution de Marie Stuart, " and "Mort de Marie Stuart" capture the tragic end that befell this remarkable queen. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that Mary Queen of Scots was more than just a figurehead caught up in political intrigue; she was also renowned for her beauty. A color lithograph titled "Famous Beauties: Mary Queen of Scots" highlights this aspect of hers which captivated hearts across generations. Her life was filled with dramatic events including daring escapes like the one portrayed in an engraving aptly named "Escape of Mary Queen of Scots. " These episodes added layers to an already complex narrative surrounding this enigmatic queen.