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Christian Friedrich Zincke (1683/4-1767)
Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737) c.1727-30
Enamel | 4.7 x 4.0 cm (sight) (sight) | RCIN 421802
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This miniature is a smaller version of another by Christian Frederick Zincke in the Royal Collection (RCIN 421820). Queen Caroline is seen here wearing state robes and an ermine cloak fastened with a gold Medusa brooch. The Queen's profile is the same as that on her medal, created for the coronation in 1727, by John Croker. Croker was a distinguished medallist and had worked at the Mint since the reign of William III and engraved coronation medals for Queen Anne, George I and George II.
The reverse of the locket is engraved: CAROLINE, / Queen to GEORGE II / Painted by Zincke.Provenance
Probably in the Royal Collection since it was painted; first certainly recorded in 1877
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Medium and techniques
Enamel
Measurements
4.7 x 4.0 cm (sight) (sight)
5.8 x 5.0 cm (frame, external)
