If you'd like to find out more about the portraiture and propaganda of Elizabeth I, Dora has written a blog that goes into a lot more detail. Find it here:blog.britishmuseum.org/her-majestys-picture-circulating-a-likeness-of-elizabeth-i/
@rosemcguinn53015 жыл бұрын
I mean no disrespect here, but doesn't the first object shown, the medal, have a _half length_ rather than a three-quarter length portrait of Elizabeth I?
@3John-Bishop4 жыл бұрын
2 questions: Could Elizabeth have adopted a male heir? Did Liz. ever go see a shakespere play at the globe theatre?
@historychick59475 жыл бұрын
Dora needs to do more videos! So easy to listen to and clearly explained information (also my favourite era of history)
@user-dd6ng1wn1b3 жыл бұрын
Here here. She really is good.
@tigerwa7 жыл бұрын
I feel Nicholas Hilliard is greatly underappreciated by the general public, that gold medal is utterly spectacular in every detail. I always see his work as carrying a sense of romanticism that seems to carry the spirit of the age.
@alecblunden86153 жыл бұрын
Hilliard was a brilliant artist.
@graphiquejack5 жыл бұрын
What struck me right away about the monogram of Elizabeth’s name on the reverse of the gold pendant by Hilliard was the first letters you notice are EAB. While the arrangement might be coincidence or even necessary to produce all the letters in Elizabeth’s name, it’s hard not to think it was also a deliberate nod to her mother, Anne Boleyn. This would be exactly the type of way Elizabeth would acknowledge and commemorate her memory... covertly on the back of a jewel. I can think of two other instances when Elizabeth did so... the ‘A’ pendant she wears as a child in the ‘Family of Henry VIII’ painting and the ring she wore with both her’s and her mother’s portrait hidden under the stone and visible only when a hinge is opened. Elizabeth knew publicly supporting/celebrating Anne’s memory would be unpopular and could bring into question her legitimacy as queen, but clearly she must have believed her innocent and somehow was proud of her.
@jamesaron19675 жыл бұрын
From what I've read about her biography, I believe Elizabeth was equally proud of both her parents. She was proud of being a Tudor and a Boleyn.
@graphiquejack5 жыл бұрын
James Aron she was openly proud of her father, calling herself a Lion’s Cub. She was more covertly proud of her mother, who, because of her execution and because Henry annulled his marriage to her, put into question Elizabeth’s legitimacy and her right to the throne. Openly acknowledging her mother might bring scandal and open questions, so Elizabeth never went there. Unlike Mary, who had her parent’s marriage re-declared legitimate, Elizabeth didn’t open that can of worms. But she was proud to be ‘mere English’ which was as much a snub to Mary who of course was half-Spanish than an acknowledgement of pride in her mother. But secretly, it seems Elizabeth honoured Anne’s memory so she must have believed in her innocence. What a mind-fuck that must have been for her... to believe her father murdered her innocent mother. Someone like Kat Ashley must have made it out like Henry was tricked and ill advised by Cromwell or other councilors.
@steppy37365 жыл бұрын
@@graphiquejack I don't believe Elizabeth had to believe in Anne's innocence in order to honor her memory. Children love their parents, no matter how awful they may be. I think Elizabeth honored Anne's memory because of who Anne had been in life: intelligent, musically gifted, charming, vivacious, witty, a driving force of Reform. At the time, Anne's guilt was important, but I think in Elizabeth's heart, Anne's guilt or innocence, had very little to do with the feelings Elizabeth had for her mother. Elizabeth idolized Henry VIII yet she knew him to be a wife murderer, and allowed Elizabeth's status to remain illegitimate .
@constantine91425 жыл бұрын
@@steppy3736 people still love their parents who are unworthy today....so it's no surprise really. If a kid can love their crackhead mother who did God knows what to them this isn't a stretch at all
@carolinadenanclares72185 жыл бұрын
I actually felt the same way you did about the initials, also noticed Henry's intials as well, like the monograms at Hampton Court. H T/A B/ E T/ E R/ E B. Henry Tudor / Anne Boleyn /Elizabeth Tudor / Elizabetha Regina / Elizabeth Boleyn. Because as much she was a Tudor, as much she was a Boleyn too.
@lenndookun8474 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained- you talk about these jewelry items with such passion and love , thank you 🙏
@alexmarshall43315 жыл бұрын
big Big BIG 👍One of the best presentations from Curators Corner...look out for Dora💎👜
@adelezierler15474 жыл бұрын
I did love to see the miniature pictures, and you explained everything so well. Put up more please?
@damonturnbull59035 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Dora, for bringing these to my knowledge. Elizabeth I with Elizabeth II are my favourite Monarchs, so this was a great pleaser to me. Anything ERI I LOVE. Thank you!
@RealSalica5 жыл бұрын
Please make molding of those pendant and reproduce them for the museum shop !!!
@winnifredforbes87125 жыл бұрын
Wow! So much information on a tiny medallion! What craftsmanship!
@mxylpx4 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview and I had no idea of these beautiful pieces. I will check them out when I visit London hopefully this year. Bravo, Dora and bless you for your knowledge and care.
@oswaldodominguez53374 жыл бұрын
Marvelous presentation, thank you so much.
@pamelah64312 жыл бұрын
Not only was the subject explained well, but it was one of the first British Museum videos I didn't have to turn on CC to understand. Henry Higgins would be proud of such clarity. ;)
@patchesohoolihan6665 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth: the originl career woman married to her job.
@winnifredforbes87125 жыл бұрын
Demonde Laplace Ahead of her time!
@dianalewis85484 жыл бұрын
Love her descriptions. Very educational.
@sim1sim1806 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dora, really enjoyed your video and would love to see more.
@m00nsplitter725 жыл бұрын
Fascinating pieces rich with symbolism and accompanied by equally interesting anecdotes. In a time filled with intrigue and convoluted politics, it does seem a little nonchalant to view Elizabeth merely as a survivor of schemes.
@JJ_Justice5 жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of detail and information
@ShannonL74 жыл бұрын
Beautiful presentation. Thank you❤
@michaelgask5 жыл бұрын
Thank you... these objects are amazing. 👍 Thanks for giving us insight into them.
@juliancoulden17535 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful and fascinating. What a woman! So knowledgeable and articulate! A joy to watch and listen to!
@theoldar7 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. Thank you.
@davidmartin17937 жыл бұрын
Loved this, thank you.
@lanzi655 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful jewellery work. I haven't seen before. Needed to be in Cambodia and thankfully we got Internet KZbin. Thanks for this really very interesting corner. ❤❤❤
@jamescad99784 жыл бұрын
You guys do good stuff
@tindo215 жыл бұрын
I love every corner of the British Museum.
@JaneDoe-ci3gj4 жыл бұрын
A compliment and a pun. I approve😊👍
@jbtechcon74346 жыл бұрын
How were these worn? I mean by whom and on what occasions? Daily wear or political events?
@JaneDoe-ci3gj4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing.👍
@lisascenic10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these fascinating jewels
@tiagodealbuquerque81475 жыл бұрын
I loved the video, it is very interesting. Thank you
@TheronC2 Жыл бұрын
Jerome Lanier is my 11th Great-Granduncle. My branch of the family pronounces it Luh-near, but times change!
@lynnblack64932 жыл бұрын
I really have to get back - and see all these treasures!
@brianfuller76914 жыл бұрын
QE1 understood propaganda and her image.For Elizabeth, there was no seperation as every image from about 1570s onward was propaganda. Whereas portraits of Henry VIII show his change during his reign, QE1 was the Virgin Queen Whether in miniatures or in grander portraits, there was only one public persona. Even as she got old and her health was failing, that persona never changed.
@brynmawr275 жыл бұрын
Lovely video - thank you! What is meant by “open crown”?
@michaelgask5 жыл бұрын
If you look at the crown on the back of the gold/enamel portrait, you can see it most clearly. The "arms" of the crown go up and meet in the middle, but there are spaces between them, as opposed to a hat where there are no spaces (ie in the open crown, I can actually put my hands between the arms as there is an open space. I think this is what they mean by the term. The crowns that the current Queen wears still follow this model, essentially.
@brynmawr275 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgask - That is so very interesting -- thank you! I assumed that an open crown was the type worn by medieval kings (no arms or cap) and that an imperial crown, symbolizing the monarch's claim to rule an empire, had arms that met at the top, with a velvet cap below.
@michaelgask5 жыл бұрын
@@brynmawr27 I may not be right.... hopefully someone from the museum can confirm... 🤔
@fainatselnik2673 жыл бұрын
Fascinating - and rather precious :)
@spiralpython19896 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid. Thank you.
@antonioportugal59874 жыл бұрын
Fantástico!
@christianfrommuslim3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. I hope Dora is doing well and has had her thyroid checked.
@burlatsdemontaigne61476 жыл бұрын
The profile of QE 1 reminds me of Edith Sitwell.
@andrewpalframan46665 жыл бұрын
They are in fact related,through the Beaufort family!!
@SeaBear7773 жыл бұрын
Should she really be rubbing that jewelry with her fingers like that? I'm cringing at how she's constantly rubbing on these irreplaceable items. 😬
@trojanette83455 жыл бұрын
Under what conditions did these pieces of jewelry come into the British Museum's hands? Under what conditions were those specific pieces given? Was it under the condition(s) of 'thanks' for jobs well done...in recognition or celebration of certain specific events associated with each piece? Do you know the exact provenance of the pieces besides the obvious that they once belonged to HM QE1?
@jul30ie5 жыл бұрын
If you look on the British Musem website pieces have a record including when it was acquired, who from and circumstances. The Elizabeth 1st rose crown from this video, Phoenix Jewel, was purchased in 1753 along with other pieces from Sir Hans Sloane in exchange for money being given to his daughters. He was a physician and collector.
@geogib91612 жыл бұрын
Not sure Henry vii brought an end to 100 years of war? More like 32 years St Albans (1455) to Stoke Field (1487). Unless you start the clock in 1399 with Henry iv’s accession? Also why are there more white Yorkist roses than Red Lancastrian and Tudor roses on the pendant?
@user-ku5xo1ph9l4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe she’s rubbing it between her fingers
@Conservative-Leftie5 ай бұрын
As a Dutchman...I love Elizabeth I...first one to acknowledge the Dutch Republic by signing the treaty of Nonsuch...that was enough insult for the king of Spain to send his Armada...well,we all know how that went...😂
@randomvintagefilm2734 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! I finally found a video on something British at the British museum!! Now I'm done
@Familylawgroup4 жыл бұрын
Why is the ring around 5:30 bearing a serial number in black ink? Aren't you afraid of affecting the item by marking it like that? Why don't you tag it with a paper tag instead?
@maryapatterson3 жыл бұрын
Im guessing and ive never worked in a museum. But that kind of Jewellery is priceless to the British! A tag can be easily removed and thus be easily sold never to be seen again! However if there is heavy black permanent marker inside, its easier to locate and more difficult to sell since everybody will know its stolen. Im just guessing......
@EleanorPeterson3 жыл бұрын
... and this is a portrait of Lord Flashheart, reputed to be one of Elizabeth's closest friends... "Whuff! HOORAY!"
@vindictivetiger3 жыл бұрын
In those days, women wore stays, not corsets
@jimfiggerty8333 жыл бұрын
What's the difference ?
@bingolingfucker17205 жыл бұрын
Those would be some killer expensive keychains
@avitalalef99474 жыл бұрын
💕💕💕
@ArtyFartyBart5 жыл бұрын
The second one looks like Charles Dance
@Zandonus6 жыл бұрын
I imagine these have some wear on them, wonder what'd they be like new.
@hensonlaura3 жыл бұрын
Extremely well presented, though I'd wish to see the jewels longer, without being wiggled about in the hands. But the presentation was truly 1st rate. A couple of these have been quite frustrating to watch. The gift of clear, organized oral communication doesn't necessarily follow scholarship!
@BookFreakyTube5 жыл бұрын
Where can i find fake ones to go with my goth aesthetic?
@maggiesmith26005 жыл бұрын
Why no closeup of the fifth jewel ?
@lorenzomaldonado20505 жыл бұрын
Why is sia working at the british museum ?
@kpvdnber6 жыл бұрын
Just watching this, I'm starting to truly admire Elizabeth. Then again, being Belgian and having to live under the influence of (give or take) six governments and six parliaments, I suppose absolute monarchy will always look somewhat charming.
@femke63135 жыл бұрын
As a Belgian I can confirm.... our political system is a joke ment to hurt their people. The Belgian government just utterly ridiculous.
@nancyM13134 жыл бұрын
💎💎
@yanikkunitsin14664 жыл бұрын
That's one strange design decision - to drill a ring hole through the crown.... Hell, maybe he was Irish
@henkymizella64215 жыл бұрын
*Priceless All! GSTQ!
4 жыл бұрын
Wait, wait Ms Curator...Let's be specific.....There has ONLY BEEN ONE Elizabeth of ENGLAND. Scotland NEVER HAD ONE.......
@granskare4 жыл бұрын
I saw a funny video about Elizabeth and Nursey....it was funny.
@cassif195 жыл бұрын
Medieval jewelry = boring Medieval l jewelry with symbolism and explanations = fascinating!
@jamesaron19675 жыл бұрын
Except that the Elizabethan Age was late Renaissance not medieval.
@cassif195 жыл бұрын
@@jamesaron1967 Oh, alright. I didn't know that
@KristinkaAranova4 жыл бұрын
Dumb ass bitch
@RiverDanube5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm amazed how much this museum worker keeps rubbing and running her fingers over the precious artefacts. Wearing gloves doesn't stop certain wear. Thank you for showing, in detail, these jewels, much appreciated.
@kylekorvemaker2114 Жыл бұрын
She was fumbling and rubbing that Silver medal well talking quite a bit for being a historical piece
@mrpeterfrazier3 жыл бұрын
1:11 Solution: Wiemar blocked from being is here in Peter. I love my few "I"s. 1:28 I laurel... if they did (nulibor) maybe the charm would have be made from Au. 1:37 A stinky storm attacking l'eau de toilette: poop is not a word... as if she meandered north of Hadrean's wall without reformation: an island in a different world. Interesting to think that the Spanish armada was actually an attempt at reunification... it was a storm that largely destroyed the fleet. This reminds me of Louis XVI and MA in detention by the third estate; Louis XIV left Paris because of the stench (a primordial protestant, protesting against pope) while the third estate remained. 2:53 Notice that she (as pen) has greater allegiance with York, indicating adoration for pope. ...they really were trying to create BBC out of America.
@voyt-c66234 жыл бұрын
👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@nellzom7 жыл бұрын
What do I do to work for you? 😍😱
@ohmyblindman5 жыл бұрын
Phd in art history, specializing in Elizabethan period, and beat out the thousands of other art historians applying for the job. Better to be a plumber and spend your time as a docent or volunteer.
@dleetr2 жыл бұрын
Stop unconsciously fiddling with the medal woman! It's a precious object which you are lucky to curate. Hold it lightly with a steady hand and don'tt mess around with it. Kids these days i tell you.
@brendgumusun1nomremkan6562 жыл бұрын
Allah boyukdur!!!!!!
@MrGyges7 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! ( apart from the ' All the world's a stage.. ' bit ).
@Hypatia42426 жыл бұрын
I thought Queen Elizabeth left a lot of her soldiers to die after the armada in order to save the expense of having to pay them. I'm surprised to see the ships used as part of propaganda as the common people likely felt betrayed after such events.
@ieceineint4525 жыл бұрын
still most people thought it was better than being subjects to Spain.
@jamesaron19675 жыл бұрын
Hypatia - It's a sad commentary of her reign. One of her decisions that deeply disturbed me after first reading about it. Who knows the underlying reasons for her abandonment of the men who defended England? Whether it was deemed a necessary evil or something entirely different I guess we'll never truly know.
@jamesaron19675 жыл бұрын
Harharharharhar - indeed. Foreign occupation seldom has a benevolent outcome for the native population. Spanish occupation would have inflicted many hardships upon the English; the Inquisition not least among them...
@guccideltaco5 жыл бұрын
Thieves! Return these to their country of origin IMMEDIATELY! * Oh, wait...never mind. *(since most videos about BM exhibits contain at least one of these comments, I figured this one was lacking). ;-)
@guccideltaco5 жыл бұрын
@peashumaru Was this particular rabbit...DYNAMITE, perhaps?
@doctim1115 жыл бұрын
Down with the Crown !
@sebastianmelmoth6855 жыл бұрын
I would be careful of using the very modern word "propaganda" to describe royal portraits.
@faithlesshound56214 жыл бұрын
It's not all that modern a word. Pope Gregory XV instituted the "Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide" in 1622.
@sebastianmelmoth6854 жыл бұрын
@@faithlesshound5621 The word has a VERY different meaning nowadays.
@faithlesshound56214 жыл бұрын
@@sebastianmelmoth685 How so? This is PR. "New presbyter is but old priest writ large."
@MartyWoodcock5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying Regina properly. Americans pronounce it 100% wrong!
@wubstepgrandma5 жыл бұрын
It's fine English people mispronounce almost every word they didn't invent.
@shannonpierre87145 жыл бұрын
Then perhaps spell Mary correctly in your other comment. And Regina is a Latin word, not English so....
@user-kl1on3nw7y5 жыл бұрын
Shameez is an Urdu word
@rach_laze5 жыл бұрын
Chemise is a French one, shameez is camisole in English
@oxarplatt3 жыл бұрын
The original MAGA hat.
@drshaynescott3 жыл бұрын
Dora, could you please have your thyroid function checked. I think it appears enlarged although hopefully it is just a trick of the camera
@aine71735 жыл бұрын
Bling from a gang of robbers.
@andrewpalframan46665 жыл бұрын
Really,so where is you evidence.? You make the comment but there is no sign of anyone being able to verify your accusation!
@SoundBlackRecordings5 жыл бұрын
Those images seem to give some credence to the theory she could have actually been a man or a transwoman.
@LynxSouth Жыл бұрын
As though her father would have EVER declared her illegitimate if she were a boy! I fail to comprehend the complete unthinking ignorance of the woke ''mind''.