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Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France

Thomas Cockson

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the waist up. She is positioned facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. Her facial features are distinct and include a prominent forehead, high cheekbones, and a small mouth. Her hair is styled in a voluminous manner, adorned with jewels or decorative elements. She wears an elaborate, high lace collar and an ornate garment that appears to be richly patterned. She holds a cross between the fingers of her right hand. The woman is wearing earrings and other visible jewelry adorns her attire. The background is filled with engraved texture patterns, enclosing her in an oval shape. Surrounding the portrait, there are inscriptions and a decorative border that includes figures of cherubs or mythical creatures.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7549 × 11501 px
Public Domain
Yes
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