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Allegory in Honor of Anne of Austria

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman holding a shield with a man's face on it. She sits on the ground, facing right, with her head turned towards the shield. She wears draped clothing, her hair is tied back, and she does not wear any visible jewelry. In the background are a large urn on a base, tall trees, and a frieze with relief figures. The scene is monochromatic with detailed line work.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4838 × 3377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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