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Catherine de Medici, Wife of Henry II of France

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The person is positioned facing slightly to the right, with a direct, forward-facing look. Their facial features include prominent eyes, a long nose, and a tight-lipped expression. The person's hair is curled and short, adorned with a cap that is part of an elaborate headdress. They are wearing a high-collared garment with a decorative ruff, and the clothing appears textured and ornate, with puffed sleeves. Around their neck is a large, ruffled collar. The background features a finely detailed design and text encircling the portrait within an oval frame, with additional text beneath the image on what looks like a paper surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8179 × 12309 px
Public Domain
Yes
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