1590
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Catherine de Medici, Wife of Henry II of France is a 1590 ink by Thomas de Leu, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman in a dress with puffy sleeves and a ruffled collar. She wears a hat and has curly hair. The background is dark, and the woman is surrounded by a circle with words written around it. The woman's face is serious, and she looks straight ahead. The engraving is detailed, with many lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the art of engraving, you might want to check out the technique of cross-hatching.
Thomas de Leu or Leeuw or Le Leup or Deleu (1560–1612) was a French engraver, publisher, and print dealer of Flemish origin.
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