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Anne of Austria, Queen of France and Navarre

Robert Nanteuil after Pierre Mignard I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a woman with a bust portrait. She is facing slightly to her left, looking directly at the viewer. The woman has a softly rounded face, a straight and narrow nose, and full lips. Her dark, wavy hair is styled with curls framing her face, and she wears a crown or decorative headpiece. She is dressed in a luxurious gown with an embellished bodice, likely featuring a fleur-de-lis pattern. The gown has ruffles, bows, and elaborate jewelry details. She also wears a pearl necklace. The background has a textured pattern, and a large oval frame surrounds the portrait, with text and a crown and shield emblem at the bottom, indicating her royal status.

Artwork Details

Date
1660
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3344 × 4372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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