Anne of Austria, Wife of Louis XIII

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a serious expression. She’s wearing a fancy lace collar and a pearl necklace. Around her neck hangs a cross-shaped pendant. The background is dark, and her face is framed by a decorative border with text in French. The text calls her "Queen" and "Duchess of Montpensier," hinting she was someone important. The artist used fine lines to create shading, giving her face a three-dimensional look. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists used lines to make images pop.