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Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up, facing forward with her body slightly turned to her left. She has a neutral expression and curly hair. She wears an elaborate dress with a lace collar and detailed embroidery, along with a beaded pearl necklace and drop pearl earrings. She holds an open book or pamphlet with the text "David Psalms" visible. The background is an ornate oval frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6806 × 11099 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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