This vintage lithograph postcard features a striking black and white portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, the iconic monarch of England from 1533 to 1603. The image reproduces a historic painting from the National Portrait Gallery, capturing the elaborate Elizabethan fashion including her lace ruff, jeweled gown, and ornate headpiece. The portrait symbolizes an era of powerful leadership, cultural flourishing, and historic milestones such as the defeat of the Spanish Armada and Shakespeare's literary legacy. Printed by B. Matthews (Photo Printers) Ltd. in Brighouse, Yorkshire, this postcard is a continental size (6 x 4 inches) on quality paper stock with sharp lithographic detail. The back of the card provides a brief historical synopsis by Lytton Strachey, adding context to the queen's reign and significance. A fine collectible for history enthusiasts, collectors of royal memorabilia, or those fascinated by English Renaissance art and culture.