Mary, Princess of Orange
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary, Princess of Orange is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She’s dressed in a fancy, draped robe with a deep neckline, holding a ribbon or sash in her left hand. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are filled with a crisscross pattern. The text below her name calls her "Princess of Orange" and "Countess of Nassau," which suggests she was someone important. The artist’s signature says it was sold by William Faithorne. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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