Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke
1611
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1611
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke is a 1611 ink by Jean de Courbes, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a woman’s face and shoulders. She wears a pearl necklace and a headpiece with swirling patterns. Around her is a decorative frame with swirls, leaves, and the words "Pembroke" and "Maria" at the top. The text below her portrait is in French, praising her beauty and grace. The artist’s name, *de Courbes*, is signed at the bottom. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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