Christine of France

Balthasar Moncornet

Associated Names
Balthasar Moncornet

Artist, French, c. 1600 - 1668

The image is an engraving of a woman's bust. The woman is depicted facing slightly to her left, with detailed facial features, including an oval face, prominent eyebrows, and a poised expression. Her hair is styled in voluminous curls framing her face. She wears an elaborate dress with a large collar and puffed sleeves indicative of the period's fashion. The attire appears richly textured. There is no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is a simple oval frame. The text below identifies her as Christine de France, Duchesse de Savoye.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.4 x 11.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.59

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: CHRISTINE DE FRANCE DVCHESSE / DE SAVOYE. / Balt. Moncornet. ex.; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 1606-1663 / Daughter of Henry IV.

Wikidata ID

Q75120849

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