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Catherine de Medici, Wife of Henry II of France

Frans Huys

National Gallery of Art

The engraving depicts the upper body of a woman seated and facing slightly to her right. She has distinct facial features, short wavy hair styled back with a decorative headpiece adorned with pearls and jewels. She wears an intricate dress with fur trimming, holds an ornate fan in her right hand, and wears a pearl necklace and bracelet. In the background, there is a textured surface bordered by an oval frame with a Latin inscription.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8520 × 10722 px
Public Domain
Yes
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