Henrietta Maria

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a historical figure in a medium shot, capturing the upper body. The person is facing forward with the head slightly turned to the left. They have distinct facial features with curly, shoulder-length hair adorned with pearls. The individual is dressed in a detailed garment, possibly a fur stole or cloak, and features a large cross-shaped brooch at the neckline. They wear a pearl necklace and matching earrings. In the background, there is an intricate pattern of horizontal lines providing texture. Surrounding the figure is an oval frame resembling a braided band. Below the portrait is a decorative element including a crown with a cross atop, flanked by two skulls with crossed bones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.5 × 7.4 cm (4 15/16 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.990


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65218300

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