Henrietta Maria (?)

Cornelis Galle I after Nikolaus van der Horst

National Gallery of Art

This image features an engraving with a portrait of a woman surrounded by ornate decorations and other figures. The woman's visible form includes her head and shoulders, centrally positioned and facing the viewer. She has delicate facial features with wavy, shoulder-length hair styled back with a decorative headpiece, and is dressed in an elaborate gown with lace trim, complemented by a pearl necklace and earrings. Around her portrait is a wreath-like frame with flowers, and two cherubs or putti are shown holding trumpets above. To the left, another cherub holds flowers near a bearded figure, and to the right, a knight in armor stands with a woman holding a plate of offerings. The background contains detailed engravings of greenery and scroll-like elements. Below the portrait, there is an inscribed plaque.