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Marguerite de Valois, Wife of Henry of Navarre

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the chest up. She is facing slightly to her left with a serene expression. Her hair is styled in tight curls and she is wearing a richly decorated dress with jewelry. The background features ornate French text encircling the portrait, reading "MARGVERITE DE VALOIS ROYNE DE NAVARRE."

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8206 × 9747 px
Public Domain
Yes
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