Elizabeth, Queen

The costume and the royal appurtenances of this monarch are well illustrated by the Royal Seal. In the Royal Arms we see the lions and the lilies ( France modern and England quarterly ). On the reverse (Fig. 284 ) the Tudor Rose, fleur-de-lis, and harp appear separately crowned for England, France, and Ireland. Elizabeth was fond of allegory and devices. In her portrait by Zoffany “the lining of her robe is worked with eyes and ears, and on her left sleeve is embroidered a serpent—all to imply wisdom and vigilance.” In her other hand is a rainbow with the motto, “ Non sine sole iris ” (no rainbow without the sun). IMG:6949005855195395773_fig_284.jpg: Fig. 284. Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth.