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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First half of the 17th century
First half of the 17th century
First half of the 17th Century
First half of the 17th century
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