Current knowledge
Royal Collection 405799
Anthonis Mor
Christina of Denmark (1522-1590)
Current measurements:
111.8cm x 91.2cm
Date:
signed and dated 1554
The late Duke of Savoy's grandmother referred to in the Van der Doort entry would be Margaret of Valois (1523-1574). This sitter is identified as her contemporary, Christina of Denmark.
"Now in the collection of Mr H Walpole", annotation added by Horace Walpole to the corresponding entry in his copy of George Vertue, Catalogue and Description of King Charles I's Capital Collection.. (1757) in the Surveyor's office, St James's Palace
Van der Doort 1639
Anthonis Mor
The late Duke of Savoy's grandmother, widow's habit, life-size, half-length
Sale Inventory c.1649-51
Walpole Society reference (1972):