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TUDOR ROYAL MINIATURES
Welcome to the world of Tudor Royal Miniatures! One of the most unique aspects of
English Renaissance art in the 16th century was the production of 'portraits in
little.' It
is in this delightful art form that the colourful personalities of Tudor history come
alive.
Painted on
vellum in watercolour and gouche, portrait miniatures were very much esteemed as
personal mementoes and as pieces of jewelry . Queen Elizabeth I herself was known to keep
likenesses of her
favorites carefully wrapped in her privy chamber, and she exchanged portraits with her
'dear cousin and sister' Mary Queen of Scots.
The tradition of
16th century miniature painting has been revived by our reproductions of famous Tudor
portraits. Included are copies of works by Hans
Holbein, Nicholas Hilliard, and other Tudor painters.
Each of our miniatures is entirely hand-painted on card (vellum, ivorine, and legal fossil ivory are also available). The process begins with the image sketched onto the card, and then painted in painstaking detail. To match the shimmering effect of jewels and rich fabrics, pearlescent powders, along with touches of genuine gold and silver pigments are added. Finished miniatures measure approximately 2.5" in diameter or height.
Do note that ALL the portrait miniatures pictured in this site are our reproductions. Please refer to any book on Tudor art or royalty for a look at the actual originals.
To view Reproductions of Miniatures
For more information on these miniatures, please
send an e-mail
bravenet.com