Anna of Denmark

Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort Anna of Denmark this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces the material adornment of the royal body an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions associations and possessions.