Maria de Medici

Johan Wierix

Associated Names
Johan Wierix

Artist, Flemish, 1549 - 1618 or after

The image displays a portrait of a woman from the chest up. She is facing slightly to the side with her gaze directed towards the viewer. The woman's facial features include a high forehead, arched eyebrows, and a soft expression. Her hair is styled in an elaborate manner, arranged into a high coiffure with curls and a possible bun. She is wearing detailed clothing with beadwork and patterns, along with a high lace ruff collar encircling her neck. The fabric around her shoulders is ornamented with circular patterns, and she is adorned with sizable earrings, bows, and pearl drops. The background is plain to draw attention to the portrait's intricate details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.9 × 15 cm (8 5/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.899

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2116, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65360047

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