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Charlotte of Bourbon

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a woman's upper-body portrait. She is standing in a frontal position, looking slightly to her left. The woman has a high lace ruff, neatly arranged hair, and is wearing an intricately patterned garment with ornamental details. Her hands are placed on a table with objects on it. The portrait is enclosed in an oval frame with intricate designs. The background features ornamental engravings, allegorical figures, and Latin inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1581
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3332 × 4834 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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