The image depicts a woman standing with her body turned slightly to the left, facing the viewer. She is holding a skull with her right hand and a handkerchief with her left hand. The woman has a high, rounded forehead, arched eyebrows, narrow eyes, a straight nose, and a small mouth. Her hair is styled intricately with feathers and a decorative hairpiece. She is wearing a detailed dress with puffed sleeves, a ruffled collar, and a jeweled bodice. Accessories include layered necklaces and bracelets on her right wrist. The image is framed by an oval border with the inscription "Damoiselle Franchoyse Degmont," and the background is textured.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1580
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3474 × 4734 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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