Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, was a maid of honour to Queen Henrietta Maria, married William Cavendish, later Duke of Newcastle, in Paris in 1645, and published prolifically in poetry, drama, philosophy and fiction. Her Poems and Fancies appeared in 1653.

Gilfillan prints two companion pieces from her pictures of Mirth and Melancholy.