Where can I find a picture/image of Elizabeth Tudor I in the tower?

Question

I can't find one anywhere and we need it for a project.

Answer 1

Wikipedia's article on Elizabeth I has a photo of a painting with the caption "Mary I imprisoned by Elizabeth in the Tower of London for suspected treason and collaboration with the traitor Thomas Wyatt." However, I think the caption erroneously has the word "by" included. Mary wasn't imprisoned by Elizabeth--Elizabeth was imprisoned by Mary as was explained in the article: Mary I contracted a marriage with Prince Philip of Spain (later King Philip II), seeking to strengthen the Catholic influence in England. Wyatt's Rebellion in 1554 sought to prevent Mary from marrying Philip, and after its failure, Elizabeth was imprisoned in the Tower of London for her alleged involvement.

Anyway, since the camera was not invented until years after Elizabeth's death, only paintings would be possible. She was in the tower for two months, so I suppose it is possible that her portrait was painted while she was there--especially since the tower was not a normal prison--it was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison, particularly for high status and royal prisoners. It is not likely that prisoners of such high status would be tortured, so perhaps Elizabeth would have been well-dressed and allowed comfortable furnishings, such as what is seen in the picture. The caption does not specifically say that the portrait was painted while she was imprisoned, but it certainly hints at it.

Answer 2

well i found one of her statue i do not know if that helps

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Statue_Of_Queen_Elizabeth_I.jpg