Following the death of Edward VI in 1553, ... Researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the so-called “Nine Days Queen,” painted before her death.

Her name was Lady Jane Grey, ... The panels were also marked with a merchant symbol “identical to a mark used on a royal portrait of King Edward VI,” per the statement.

Detail of possible portrait of Lady Jane Grey. ... Grey was cousin to Edward VI, son of Henry VIII, and was proclaimed Queen of England at the age of 15 when Henry’s young son died in 1553.

Lady Jane was left the English throne by King Edward VI, the sickly son of Henry VIII. Jane briefly ruled after Edward's death in 1553, but Mary then seized the throne.

A painting that has gone on public display Friday could be the only portrait of England’s shortest-reigning queen, Lady Jane Grey, painted during her lifetime, according to the conservation ...

English Heritage conservator Rachel Turnbull gives a portrait believed to be of Lady Jane Grey a final examination before it goes on display at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, England, on Feb. 27.

The portrait was long-believed to be that of Lady Jane Grey, but after 300 years ... The back of the panel displays a merchant or cargo mark identical to one used on a royal portrait of Edward VI.

Researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the so-called “Nine Days Queen,” painted before her death.

The portrait was long-believed to be that of Lady Jane Grey, but after 300 years its attribution was rejected Experts believe they have uncovered enough evidence to suggest a Tudor-era portrait ...

Does This Mysterious Portrait Depict Lady Jane Grey, ... The panels were also marked with a merchant symbol “identical to a mark used on a royal portrait of King Edward VI,” per the statement.