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Mary, Princess of Orange, by William Faithorne, ink, 1654

Mary, Princess of Orange

William Faithorne

1654

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mary, Princess of Orange is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Faithorne
When & what style?
1654 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman with curly hair, wearing a pearl necklace and a satin dress. She is looking to the side, with her hands folded in front of her. The woman is set against a plain background, with a circular frame around her. The frame has a textured pattern, and the woman's dress has a subtle sheen to it. The painting is an engraving, created using a technique called cross-hatching. You might want to learn more about the Baroque movement, which this painting is a part of.

About the artist

Portrait of William Faithorne
Artist

William Faithorne

William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.

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