Antonio Mor van Dashorst – Dutch portrait painter of the 16th century, worked at the courts of Spain, Italy and England.
In the history of European art, the master entered as the creator of a new type of ceremonial aristocratic portrait, widely spread. “Portrait of Mary Tudor” – the most famous work of the master, considered a masterpiece of portrait painting.
The Queen of England is depicted sitting in a chair, upholstered in luxurious red velvet. Her posture is static, which gives the picture a ceremonial solemnity. The artist impartially imprinted the outward appearance of a no longer young model, trying to reveal the character of the ruler.
In her right hand Maria Tudor holds a red rose – heraldic sign of her family, in the left – gloves decorated with precious stones. Miserly coloring, precise elaboration of jewelry, the intense pose of the Queen convey the incredible firmness, strength and authority of her character.
Retrato de Maria Tudor – Antonis Moro van Dashorst 
Portrait de Maria Tudor – Anthony Moro van Daschorst 
Self-portrait by Bartholomeus Spranger 
Portrait of Charles Crowle by Pompeo Batoni 
Charles I, King of England, on the hunt by Anthony Van Dyck 
Portrait of Wilhelm of Orange with his bride Maria Stuart by Anthony Van Dyck 
Portrait of a knight with a red armband by Anthony Van Dyck 
Portrait of Geronima Brignole-Sale with her daughter Maria Aurelia by Anthony Van Dyck