Louise de Coligny, Fourth Wife of William I of Orange
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman in fancy 17th-century clothes. She wears a high collar with lace and a bow at the neck, holding a fan in one hand. Her hair is styled neatly, and the background is plain so you focus on her face. The text around the edge lists her titles, like "Princess of Orange." This kind of detailed engraving was often used for important people. Next, check out engraving to see how artists carved these precise lines.
