The miniature portrait of Elizabeth I shows an elegant, formally attired young Elizabeth presented as a princess. Who is the artist who created this memorable portrait?

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The portrait is attributed to Levina Teerlinc, a Flemish artist who was commonly employed by the Tudor court to create miniature portraits of the monarchs. The other options, Holbein and Dürer, were renowned Northern Renaissance painters but had little to no involvement with the Tudor court. Caterina van Hemessen was a Flemish Renaissance painter, but there is no evidence to suggest that she painted the portrait in question.

The Miniature Portrait of Elizabeth I Shows an Elegant, Formally