Nicholas Hilliard Portrait of an Unknown Girl

Discover the story behind this portrait miniature and the research to uncover the identity of the unknown girl

Talk

  • Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at V&A South Kensington

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Past event

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Portrait Miniatures Gallery, Room 90a

  • Free event

Past Event
Join us in the Portrait Miniatures Gallery with Curator, Rosalind McKever, as we explore the story behind this miniature and the fascinating investigation into the identity of the unknown girl. This miniature was accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by HM Government (under a hybrid arrangement) from the Lloyd-Baker family and allocated to the V&A with additional support from the Hugh Philips Fund .

This event is free but ticketed. Booking is essential. Please meet in the Portrait Miniatures Gallery, Room 90a. Tea and coffee will be provided afterwards.

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Header image: Portrait of an unknown girl, aged 10, Nicholas Hilliard, 1609, accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by HM Government (under hybrid arrangement) from the Lloyd-Baker family, and allocated to the V&A with additional support from the Hugh Philips Fund. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.