Ceremony of the Contract of Marriage between Vladislas IV, King of Poland, and LouiseMarie of Gonzaga, Princess of Mantua, at Fontainbleau
1645
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a big group of people in a fancy room. Some wear rich clothes, others look like servants. A woman in the center holds a baby while a man in robes kneels. The walls have fancy carvings and a chandelier hangs above. The scene looks like a wedding. The artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the lace on dresses to the floor tiles. Look up etching next to see how artists like this made prints.
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