Portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588).
Oval miniature painted on vellum, in the 16th century style, depicting the favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England in bust form against a blue background. In an oval frame in white enamelled copper in Renaissance style. Inscribed on the back: "Robert Dudley / Earl of Leicester".
H: 6.5 - W: 5.3 cm
Frame: H: 10 (with bélière) - W: 6.5 cm
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