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Catherine de Medici, Queen of France

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait displaying the upper body of a person, from the chest upwards. The person is positioned facing slightly to the left, with detailed facial features, wearing a cap-like headpiece with a veil attached and dressed in historical attire. The background is a simple engraved texture, and the portrait is framed within an oval border with surrounding text. Below the portrait is an inscriptive text likely identifying the person and providing additional information.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3118 × 4581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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