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Maria Markgräfin zu Brandenburg

Peter Gertner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of an individual from the waist up. The person is slightly turned sideways but their head is facing the viewer. They have light skin, a straight nose, full lips, and reddish hair tucked neatly under a white cap with decorative trim. The person is wearing a high-necked garment with a dark bodice and light sleeves with lace detailing at the cuffs. Their hands are placed at their midsection. The background is a solid dark color.

Artwork Details

Date
1539
Medium
pen and brown ink over black chalk, with face and hands developed in oil (?) on vellum (?) laid on canvas
Dimensions
3318 × 4605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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