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Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a historical portrait of a person depicted from the waist up, facing forward. The person is in a regal, seated position with a slight turn of the head towards the viewer's left. The facial features include a long, narrow face with high cheekbones, a prominent nose, and thin lips, and the hair is styled swept back and adorned with delicate lace or netting. The clothing is elaborate and ornate, featuring a high ruffled collar, a patterned bodice with rows of decorative buttons, and voluminous, detailed sleeves. Around the subject's neck is a string of pearls. The background is a detailed, textured oval frame with inscriptions, and the space surrounding the subject is filled with lines radiating outwards.

Artwork Details

Date
1597
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2922 × 4483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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