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Louis XIII and Anna d'Austriche

Balthazar Moncornet and Pierre Mariette I

National Gallery of Art

The image is a double portrait showing two individuals positioned side by side. On the left, a man wearing armor with a lace collar is depicted. He has long, curly hair, a mustache, and a slight smile. Surrounding him are decorations including flowers and fruits. On the right, a woman is shown from the waist up with wavy, shoulder-length hair and arched brows. She wears a dress with lace and a detailed bodice, along with a pearl necklace and earrings. The background features ornate floral imagery, drapes, ribbons, and cherub faces, enhancing the overall ornate appearance of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1643
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5120 × 2449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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