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Lucia Harrington, Countess of Bedford

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This image is an engraved portrait of a person shown from the waist up. The individual is positioned facing slightly towards the left, gazing directly at the viewer. The person's facial features are finely detailed, with arched eyebrows, expressive eyes, a prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips, framed by an elaborate hairstyle characterized by tight curls and adorned with a small tiara-like headpiece. The attire is ornate and intricately designed, featuring a high lace ruff collar and elaborately patterned fabric, indicative of aristocratic fashion. The sleeves of the dress are adorned with lace cuffs and embroidery. The person is shown holding a circular frame, around which the text "LUCIA HARRT COM: BEDFORDIÆ NOBILISSIMA & PRUDENT: DO" encircles them. The background is densely filled with intricate scrollwork and text, and above the head, two angels are depicted holding a decorated shield.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7268 × 11293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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