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Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The engraving presents a portrait of a woman from the waist up, facing forward. She has curly hair, defined features, and a composed expression. She wears a gown with a lace collar and cuffs, layered pearl necklaces, and holds a book marked "David’s Psalms." The woman also wears drop earrings. The frame around her features decorative scrollwork and the inscription "MARY SIDNEY Countess of Pembroke." The background is filled with etched textures and patterns.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7109 × 11291 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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