Anne of Austria
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne of Austria is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Anne of Austria. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The details in her clothes and face are interesting because they were made using a special technique. The artist used thin lines to create textures and patterns. This was a common way to add detail in engravings during this time. It's also interesting to note that engravings like this were often used to spread images of important people. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Moncornet, Balthasar.
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
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