Anne of Denmark

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in fancy 1600s clothes. She wears a high collar with ruffles, a pearl necklace, and a crown on her head. Her hands hold a fan and a small object, and the background shows a distant landscape with trees and buildings. The text at the bottom names her as "Anna D.G. Anglie," which likely means she was a queen. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the fabric and jewelry look realistic. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.