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Lucy Percy, Second Wife of James Hay, First Earl of Carlisle

Pieter de Bailliu

1636

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Lucy Percy, Second Wife of James Hay, First Earl of Carlisle is a 1636 ink by Pieter de Bailliu, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pieter de Bailliu
When & what style?: 1636 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman, Lucy Percy, in a formal portrait. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The details in her dress and accessories are very precise. The artist paid close attention to these details. This makes the portrait feel realistic and detailed. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.