Artwork preview

Henrietta Maria

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person with prominent facial features, wearing a high-collared garment with decorative elements and a bow at the neck. They have curls framing their face, partially covered by a head covering or veil. The individual is positioned against a textured oval frame background. Below the portrait is an ornate coat of arms featuring a crest with a motto on a ribbon stating "DIEU ET MON DROIT," held by two animals.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1664/1674
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7392 × 9968 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original