Marie de Medici

French 17th Century

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

The image shows a seated woman in a chair, looking noble. She has distinctive facial features and short curly hair. She wears a detailed gown with voluminous sleeves and a high collar, with a flower on her chest. She holds a bouquet of flowers or herbs and next to her on a table is a crown. The background includes a curtain and ornate illustrations. Circular medallions with scenes and symbols are also present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 41.6 × 30.4 cm (16 3/8 × 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.900

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); 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

Wikidata ID

Q65215244

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