Anne of Denmark

Anne of Denmark

Simon van de Passe

1621

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a round face and soft features. She wears a high-necked dress with puffed sleeves and a pearl necklace. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a gentle expression with large, round eyes. The border looks like it’s made from a medal, with tiny lines and patterns etched into it. This kind of detail was often used to make engravings look more special. Next, check out how engraving works—it’s how artists like this one carved images into metal.

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