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Robert Spry (fl.1591)
Collection Overview
Robert Spry was an English artist who lived during the late 16th century. Not much is known about his life, but he is believed to have been active as a painter and engraver in London around 1591. Spry is best known for his portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, which is now in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. The painting is a small, oval-shaped portrait that shows the queen in her later years, wearing a black gown and a white ruff. Spry's style is characterized by its attention to detail and its use of bright, vivid colors. He was also known for his skill as an engraver, and...
Robert Spry was an English artist who lived during the late 16th century. Not much is known about his life, but he is believed to have been active as a painter and engraver in London around 1591. Spry is best known for his portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, which is now in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. The painting is a small, oval-shaped portrait that shows the queen in her later years, wearing a black gown and a white ruff. Spry's style is characterized by its attention to detail and its use of bright, vivid colors. He was also known for his skill as an engraver, and produced a number of prints during his career. Despite his relative obscurity today, Spry was an important figure in the English art world of his time, and his work provides a valuable glimpse into the artistic culture of Elizabethan England.
