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Anne of Austria, by Balthasar Moncornet, ink, 1634

Anne of Austria

Balthasar Moncornet

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Anne of Austria is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Balthasar Moncornet
When & what style?
1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a portrait of a woman. She's wearing a fancy dress and a head covering, and she's looking straight at us. The background is a bit blurry, but it looks like she's sitting in a room with some curtains behind her. The woman's face is very detailed, with lots of wrinkles and lines. Her hair is curly and dark, and she's wearing some big earrings. She's also wearing a fancy necklace with a big pendant. The whole picture is very detailed and intricate. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more works from the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Balthasar Moncornet

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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