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Louise de Lorraine, Queen of France

Unknown 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a person from the chest up. The individual faces slightly to the right with a serious expression. Their features include a high forehead, thin eyebrows, and parted lips. They have a high, voluminous hairstyle and wear an elaborate high-collared ruff. The person wears pearl jewelry, including an earring and necklace. Their attire features intricate patterns and the background is plain, with the portrait enclosed in an oval border with inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1500 - 1599
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6871 × 8672 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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