Portrait of Catherine de' Medici
1590
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1590
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This portrait features a woman with fair skin and blue eyes, dressed in a black dress and a white lace collar. She wears a black hat adorned with a brown band and a black veil. The background of the painting is a solid black color. The subject's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 16th century. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable aspects of the artwork. The Walters Art Museum is a great place to learn more about this painting and other works of art from the same period.
