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Gabrielle D'Estrees, Marquise de Montceaux

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image features an upper-body portrait of a woman in an oval frame. She has elaborate high-set hair, a narrow chin, high forehead, slender eyebrows, and a neutral expression. She wears an opulent gown with a large lace ruff collar, a beaded necklace with a pendant, and dangling earrings. The oval frame is adorned with floral motifs, and the name "GABRIELLE DESTREZ MARESCHALLE DE MONCEAVX" is inscribed within it. The background is filled with floral engravings, and there is French text below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7906 × 11465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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