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Louise de Lorraine, Queen of France

Unknown 16th Century

1550

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Louise de Lorraine, Queen of France is a 1550 ink by Unknown 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 16th Century
When & what style?: 1550 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait is an engraving on laid paper, featuring a woman's face and upper body. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a ruffled collar and a pearl necklace. The engraving is detailed, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The background of the engraving is plain, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.