In this episode, I put my art history degree to good use (finally) as we discuss a lesser-known portrait of Elizabeth I as she appeared late in the reign of her sister, Mary I, or early in her own reign. Painted in the image of her father, Henry VIII, Elizabeth is trying to communicate many things to many people all at once in this image. How can a single portrait represent her desire to overcome the struggles of her youth and be taken seriously as a pious, powerful female monarch?Today's Image: English School, Queen Elizabeth I (“The Hever Portrait” or “The  Chawton Portrait”) (1558). Oil on Panel. Hever Castle.New episodes every other week. Let's keep in touch!Patreon: https://patreon.com/matta_of_factEmail: artofhistorypod@gmail.comInstagram: @artofhistorypodcastTwitter: @ArtHistoricPodTikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support</a>