Louis-Marie, Queen of Poland

Louis-Marie, Queen of Poland

Robert Nanteuil

1653

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait is an oval-shaped engraving of a woman. She is wearing a pearl necklace and a light-colored dress with a bow at the top. Her curly hair is pulled back, and she is looking to the right. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The engraving is very detailed, with many fine lines that show the texture of the woman's hair and dress. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to create the shading and depth in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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