A watercolour showing Mary, Queen of Scots going to her execution. She is shown full-length, standing and facing left in profile. She is looking down towards her steward Sir Amias Paulet, who is kneeling in front of her and holding her wrist. She is holding a crucifix in one hand and a handkerchief in the other. Her two female servants are shown weeping behind to the right. Inscribed lower right: Victoria Princess. Rl. Xmas 1854
Inscribed on a separate sheet: Mary Queen of Scots going to her execution looking towards her steward Amias Paulet. -

Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Victoria, Princess Royal, for Christmas 1854.

This drawing is housed in an album of drawings by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal. For other items in this album see Princess Royal Drawings Volume.