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Amelia Elizabeth, Countess of Hesse

Ludwig von Siegen

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman from the shoulders up. She is facing slightly to her left, with a calm expression. She has long, curly hair and is dressed in attire with a high collar and a dark bow at the neckline, as well as a draped garment with wide sleeves. The background is plain with a curved border, and the bottom of the portrait includes a dedication with the name "Amelia Elisabetha, D.G. Hassiae Landgravia" and additional titles.

Artwork Details

Date
1642
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3581 × 4497 px
Public Domain
Yes
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