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Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I

Balthasar Moncornet (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman. She is displayed from the waist up, facing the viewer directly. Her facial features include wide, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. Her hair is styled voluminously, extending outward on either side with a fringe in the front. She wears an ornate dress with a wide neckline, lace trimming, and multiple rows of pearls around her neck and shoulders. A floral brooch is pinned at her chest, and she wears pearl earrings. The background features an oval frame with intricate patterns and ornamental motifs, suggesting a classical or historical theme. French text appears on a scroll beneath the portrait, framed by decorative flourishes.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8511 × 12206 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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