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Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Henry

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of three individuals framed in an oval border. It depicts a woman, a man, and a child, with only their upper bodies visible. The woman and the man are positioned closely together behind the child, who is slightly in front of them. The woman has wavy hair styled up with decorative elements and wears elaborate clothing adorned with lace and a necklace. Her facial features are detailed, with prominent eyes. The man, to the right, has similar facial detail and wears a garment with an ornate lace collar. The child has curly hair adorned with a band and also wears a lace garment. The woman is wearing earrings, and all three are wearing clothing typical of a historical period characterized by ruffles and ornamentation. The background is a simple patterned engraving.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
8329 × 9766 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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