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Catherine de Bourbon

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is facing slightly to her right, with her face turned towards the viewer. Her features include pronounced eyebrows and slightly parted lips. She has curly hair pulled up and adorned with an ornate headpiece. The woman is wearing a detailed dress with a high lace ruff around her neck, embellished with pearls and intricate patterns. Her sleeves also feature intricate designs and pearls. She wears an earring on one ear. The background is a densely cross-hatched oval frame with inscribed text around the edge and below the portrait. The portrait conveys a regal context.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8786 × 13060 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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