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Isabella d'Este

Pieter Holsteyn II, after Giulio Romano

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman from the waist up, seated and facing forward. Her head is upright, with her gaze directed slightly to the side. She has a round face shape with defined facial features, and her hair is styled into an intricately detailed updo, adorned with a flower accessory. The woman is wearing a dress with elaborate lace or embroidered patterns, featuring puffed sleeves and detailed cuffs. Draped around her neck are long, ornate chains, one of which is holding a string of beads with various shapes. Her hands rest in her lap, showing a ring on one of her fingers. In the background, there is a scene depicting a woman pulling back a curtain to reveal other figures, set within a framed architectural space.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1655/1660
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3631 × 4735 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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