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The eyes and ears on her dress to show she is always watching and listening. The serpent on her arm to show wisdom.
The pearls in her necklace to show virginity.
The cross on her necklace to show she is christian.
The wing like things on her back to show that she is an angel.
The rainbow in hand shows she is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Her face is pale to show she is not common.
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What is Elizabeth holding in her right hand in the rainbow portrait?
A rainbow! Inscribed in Latin "None sine sole iris" meaning there is no rainbow without sun.
What is the Rainbow Portrait?
The Rainbow Portrait is of Elizabeth 1 and it was painted in 1600 (when she was nearly 70). 3 years before she died. She probably wanted to leave a good impression. The rainbow portrait is famous as it represents loads of things, on her dress there are many symbols: (here is what they represent) The eyes and ears: Everything is seen and heard. The pansy: Happy memories of good times. The Tudor family rose: a symbol of perfection, the best. The Rainbow: The promise of fine weather after storms.also it shows that she is the treasure at the end of the rainbow worth searching for this offered comfort and hope for the poor and hungry England The Pink Carnation: Motherly Love. Gloves: A pledge or promise by someone powerful. Pearls: Female goodness, virginity. The Knotted Serpent: Male violence controlled. It represents healing and also long life. "Non sine sole iris" Latin: "No dawn without sun".
Did Marcus Gheeraets the elder or Marcus Gheeraets the younger paint the rainbow portrait of Elizabeth 1st?
Why would a young painter paint a portrait of Elizabeth I? It was obviously the elder.
What does the snake mean in the rainbow portrait?
It has a red ruby in its mouth, It symbolizes Elizabeth's heart.
What did the glove mean on queen elizabeth 1 rainbow portrait?
i know its because she was just so mean!
