The Queen's Drawing Room, Hampton Court Palace
The Queen's Drawing Room. West elevation depicting Queen Anne receiving homage from the four quarters of the globe. Anne is depicted in the centre as Britannia, or possibly Cybele. The four quarters of the globe are America, with the feather headdress; Asia, holding a censer for burning scents and perfumes; Europe, with a crown and sceptre; and Africa, with an elephant headdress
Picture No
11099767
Media ID
46677585
Size
4992px x 3328px
(4.4MB)
Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Antonio Verrio (1636-1707)
Date
circa 1703-5
