Portrait of Anna of Austria, wife of Louis XIII of France

Artist Jacob Louys (Flemish, 1595 - 1644)

After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)

Publisher Pieter Claesz. Soutman (Dutch, 1580 - 1657)

DateFirst half of the 17th century

MediumEtching and engraving

DimensionsSheet: 15 15/16 x 11 1/8 in. (40.5 x 28.2 cm)

Credit LinePurchased through the Hoehn Family Print Acquisition Fund

CultureDutch

Object numberPC2011.12.09

ClassificationsPrint Collection

DescriptionHalf portrait at three-quarter view. The Queen wears a standing lace collar attached to a gown with a low lace neckline. She is adorned with a small crown, pearl necklace, drop-pearl earrings, and a large bejeweled cross at her bust. The portrait is surrounded by an oval frame of thick laurel leaves. Columns of various flowers--including large blooms of lilies, delicate daisies and tulips--surround and crowd the oval frame. At bottom, three putti lay atop the cartouche.

InterpretationsHapsburg portrait, Gift of Robert and Karen Hoehn

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