Anna of Denmark: The Material and Visual Culture of the Stuart Courts, 1589-1619

By Jemma Field

Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces, the material adornment of the royal body, an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research, the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions, associations and possessions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526182505
• ISBN13: 9781526182500
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"