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Jeanne D'Albret, Queen of Navarre and Mother of Henry IV of France

Marc Duval

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated, looking to her right. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves, intricate ruffles, and a high neckline. Her hair is styled and held back with a headpiece. She wears a necklace and holds a string of beads or pearls. She sits in front of rich drapery with fringes. On a surface before her is a piece of paper and a small open compartment. Text at the bottom describes her identity.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7909 × 10310 px
Public Domain
Yes
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