Artwork
Virginia da Vezzo
Virginia da Vezzo is an ink print by the Baroque artist Claude Mellan. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Virginia da Vezzo is an engraving on laid paper created by Claude Mellan.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair and a calm demeanor, gazing to the right. She is dressed in a white gown with lace trim and a shawl, set against a textured background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Mellan employed cross-hatching and engraving techniques to achieve depth and texture, drawing attention to the subject's face and attire.
History & Provenance
The engraving was created in 1640, not 1740, as the artist Claude Mellan was active during the 17th century.
Artist & collection
Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I
Princess Maria, Daughter of Emanuel, King of Portugal
Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (?)
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke
Henrietta Maria (?)
Catherine de Medici, Wife of Henry II of France
Henrietta Maria
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke
Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I
Lady Mary Ruthven, Wife of A. Van Dyck
Queen Elizabeth