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

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

Artist (Flemish, 1595 - 1644)
After (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)
Publisher (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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