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Virginia da Vezzo

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a woman facing slightly to her left. Her facial features are detailed with large eyes, delicate eyebrows, and a calm expression. Her hair is styled up with loose curls framing her face, and it's adorned with a ribbon or ornament at the back. She is wearing a dress with a broad neckline and visible lace details. The portrait is encased in an oval frame with text surrounding it. The background features dense parallel lines, and the lower section of the image contains more text.

Artwork Details

Date
1626, published 1735-1745
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3099 × 4337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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