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Eleanora, Princess of Orange

Pieter de Jode I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a three-quarter length portrait of a woman seated. She is positioned slightly turned to her right, with her left arm resting on a surface and her right hand holding a handkerchief. Her facial features are defined with a strong gaze, and she has a high hairstyle adorned with jewelry, such as a decorative comb or pin. She wears a lavish dress with intricate embroidery and an elaborate lace ruff around her shoulders, complementing her opulent attire. The dress is embellished with pearls and floral patterns, and she is adorned with long pearl necklaces and earrings. Her wrists are adorned with bracelets. Behind her, there is a backdrop with draped fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
1600, published 1638/1644
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7931 × 10854 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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