Hello!
I know it has been a long time but I do think this portrait needs to be shared here and enjoyed here.
I am bowled over by the portrait and see more and more very time I visit it.
Ralph Heimans was commisioned to paint the portrait which has now been unveiled in Canberra, Australia.
Here is a link with the artist describing his experience -
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/ ... 26px7.htmlHis website with enlightening videos -
http://www.ralphheimans.com/index.phpI am always astonished at the way some painters capture the full brilliance of diamonds!
The Queen is wearing Queen Victoria's necklace and earrings, which are now known as the Coronation Necklace and Earrings.
The robe is the State Robe, worn on the way to a coronation, and worn at State Openings of Parliament.
The full title for the portrait is: The Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey: A Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.