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Marie de Medici

Pieter van Sompel and Attributed to Pieter Claesz Soutman after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person staring directly forward. The individual has distinct facial features, including a broad forehead, prominent eyes, a straight nose, full cheeks, and a lightly closed mouth. Their medium-length wavy hair has styled bangs above the eyebrows. They are wearing an ornate garment with layered fabric around the shoulders and a floral accessory pinned at the chest. The portrait is framed by an elaborate decorative border with detailed botanical motifs. The background is dark, emphasizing the figure's face and intricate surroundings. Inscription, cherubic figures, and a decorative scroll element are at the bottom of the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3539 × 5024 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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