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Marie de Medicis, Queen of France

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman comprising the upper half of her body. She is facing slightly to the right with her eyes looking straight ahead. Her features include smooth skin, large eyes, a high forehead, and a small mouth. Her hair is styled in an updo. She is wearing richly detailed clothing, including a high ruff collar with intricate patterns and embellishments, ornate sleeves, and earrings. The background consists of a shaded circular frame, with text around her image and additional text below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1601
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7954 × 10438 px
Public Domain
Yes
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