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Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia

Claes Jansz Visscher (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman from the waist up, facing forward and looking slightly to the left. She has a narrow face and a composed expression, with eyes directed straight ahead. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with a jeweled headband and a plume or feather detail. She wears an ornate dress with a high, pleated lace collar and a richly patterned front, along with decorative elements and a large pendant with intricate patterns and central jewels hanging from her neck. She also wears dangling pearl earrings. The background features an oval frame with inscriptions and decorative elements on a textured background.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8870 × 13424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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