elizabeth's c ortraits Elizabeth had many enemies and it was not safe for her to travel around the country. She chose, instead to use portraits to show herself to her people. 1 was essential hat the portraits showed image of her that would impress her subjects Coronation Portrait' This portrait shows Elizabeth just after the coronation. The picture shows her as a young, beautiful, innocent giri with pink cheeks and long hair. Her rich gold gown, jewels and fur show her wealth. She is also wearing the crown and holding he orb and sceptre uo show her royal authority. The message of the picture is that although she is young and beautiful, she has the power to country"The Armada Portrait' portrait celebrates the victory of England Spanish Armada. painting right hand rests on a globe. This symbolises that England is a global power. On her right there is a crown. The pictures behind her show the English navy in bright sunshine, and ships of the Spanish Armada being destroyed in a storm.