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Anna Maria Vaiani

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

A portrait showing the head and upper torso of a person facing forward with the head slightly turned to one side. The facial features include a round face, large eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The curly short hair surrounds the head. The individual is wearing a detailed garment with ruffled and embroidered edges, and a full collar. They have a string of beads or pearls around the neck, which is a necklace and a pendant. The background features an oval frame with text surrounding it, providing identifying information.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1624-1636, published 1735-1745
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2889 × 3883 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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