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1:28 pm
June 7, 2011
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Wow, so I was really lucky today! I went to Corsham Court, which is a stately home in Corsham, Wiltshire.
http://www.corsham-court.co.uk/
I live in Corsham and have been planning to visit for ages, but never got round to it. Anyway, they have a huge collection of paintings, and while walking around, I spotted this!
It's the original, brought by the owner of Corsham Court in the 1700's for £11! The guide said the painting is done from a death mask of Elizabeth, and was painted in about 1610. I could see Anne in her really well – her eyes and lips, and Henry's nose. The dress isn't historically correct according to the guide – but not knowing it was there, and then spotting it was a wonderful surprise! 
"It is however but Justice, & my Duty to declre that this amiable Woman was entirely innocent of the Crimes with which she was accused, of which her Beauty, her Elegance, & her Sprightliness were sufficient proofs..." Jane Austen.
4:54 pm
January 9, 2010
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How lucky for you to see that! This has to be one of my favourite pictures of Elizabeth; not sure why though, considering the allusions to death and time. Perhaps its because it presents her as more human and real than a lot of her official portraits do. Or maybe its her expression; even though she looks old and fully aware that times nearly up, there's something about her that looks content, as if she's saying 'yeah, I did a GOOD job'!
And the eyes – definitely inherited from her mother
5:05 pm
May 16, 2011
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I've seen that picture on the internet before. Lucky you to see it in person.
I think in everyone portrait you can see both parents, especially Anne. But this one reminds me so much of the execution picture of Anne ( where she's kneeling and resting her head on a ladies lap.)
• Grumble all you like, this is how it’s going to be.
