Catherine de Medici (?)

About this work

The image depicts a portrait of a woman, possibly Catherine de Medici, with a detailed engraving style. The woman is shown from the chest up, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark dress with buttons down the front. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she has a serious expression on her face. The engraving technique used in the portrait is notable for its level of detail and texture. The artist has used cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Sadeler I, Jan.