Queen Mary II
1694
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1694
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Queen Mary II. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The detail that makes this work interesting is the intricate design on her gown, which suggests the artist paid close attention to texture and pattern. The artist used simple lines and shading to create a sense of depth. This technique helps draw the viewer's eye to the queen's face. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
