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Treasonous Painting
- A painting of Elizabeth Stuart wearing the Tudor crown was discovered.
- This was considered treasonous as her brother, Charles I, was king.
Treason in 17th Century England
- Owning a painting depicting someone other than the monarch as the reigning sovereign was an act of treason.
- This law, originating from Edward III, expanded the definition of treason to include imagined harm.
Underrated Figure
- Elizabeth Stuart has been historically underrated, often called "The Winter Queen", a mocking nickname.
- Akkerman's book aims to rehabilitate her image by highlighting her political engagement through her letters.