Video: Elizabeth I & Her People
- National Portrait Gallery
- 16 October 2013
Art Quarterly's Editor, Charlotte Mullins, takes a look at the National Portrait Gallery's new exhibition, Elizabeth I & Her People.
The exhibition features the key players of Elizabeth I's prosperous reign – from explorers and noblemen to butchers and bankers. In our video, Charlotte Mullins explains how portraiture helped the 'Virgin Queen' to cement her role as a powerful sovereign.
What's the link between poet John Donne and explorer Walter Raleigh? Take a look at our 'Court connections' infographic.
Elizabeth I & Her People is at National Portrait Gallery, London, until 5 Jan 2014. Get 50% off entry with the National Art Pass.
Venue details
National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place
London
WC2H 0HE
020 7306 0055
www.npg.org.uk
Entry details
50% off with National Art PassSat – Wed, 10am – 6pm Thu – Fri, 10am – 9pm Closed 24 – 26 Dec