Marguerite de Valois, Wife of Henry of Navarre
1589
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1589
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman inside a circle. She wears a high collar with a ruff, a necklace, and a fancy headpiece. The background is just the circle’s edge, but her dress shows detailed patterns. The words around the circle spell out her name: *Marguerite de Valois*. The lines in her hair and dress are made with tiny parallel marks, giving it texture. Next, check out how this was made using cross-hatching.
