Marie de Medici
1622
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a high-collared dress with lace cuffs and a bow at the neck. Around her head is a wreath of leaves, flowers, and small cherubs holding scrolls at the bottom. The name at the bottom reads *Marie Conuix Honnoij*, but this is a Baroque-era print, not a painting. The artist used fine lines to create texture in her hair and fabric. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
