Catherine d'Arragon (Catherine of Aragon)

About this work

This engraving shows a woman's bust in an oval frame. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline, a beaded headdress, and a veil. Two cherubs hold a rope above her head, and the background is a stone wall with arches. The woman's attire and the cherubs suggest a formal, possibly religious, portrait. The engraving technique used creates detailed textures and shading, especially in the woman's clothing and the stone wall. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up the Baroque movement.