Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, Mother of Henry IV of France

Gerard de Lairesse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a three-quarter view portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is facing slightly to the side with a composed expression. The portrait details her facial features, including a narrow face, high forehead, arched eyebrows, and a small smile. Her hair is styled elaborately, with a partial bun adorned with a decorative cap. The woman wears an intricate gown with ruffled collar and padded shoulders, embellished with patterns, and accessorized with a pearl necklace and a bracelet. One hand is against her midriff, appearing to hold a folded fan. The background includes a decorative frame with text identifying her as Jeanne D'Albret and a cartouche with French text.