Who painted Marie de Medici?

Marie de Medici was painted by Pieter Claesz Soutman in 1622.

Where can I see Marie de Medici?

Marie de Medici is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Marie de Medici?

Marie de Medici is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Marie de Medici?

Museum-quality prints of Marie de Medici are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Marie de Medici

Pieter Claesz Soutman , 1622

Marie de Medici is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pieter Claesz Soutman. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in image: Maria Coniux Henrici IV...; lower left in image: Ant. Van Dyck / Pinxit; lower right in plate: P. Van Sompel / Sculpsit.; lower right in plate: P. Van Sompel / Sculpsit; lower center in plate: Cum Privil. S.C.M. / P. Soutman Effigiviavit et Excud

About this work

Overview

This print is a portrait of Marie de Medici, created by Pieter Claesz Soutman in 1622 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a high-collared dress with lace details and a floral wreath around her head, symbolizing her status.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved detailed textures in the subject's hair and clothing through the use of fine lines, characteristic of etching and engraving techniques.

History & Provenance

Although the print bears the name 'Marie Conuix Honnoij', it is actually a representation of Marie de Medici, likely due to a misattribution or error in inscription.