Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon 1600
janjohanneswierix
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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facial expression drawing
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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limited contrast and shading
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men
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
This engraving, created in 1600 by Flemish artist Jan Wierix, depicts Catherine de Bourbon. The portrait shows Catherine wearing a lavish ruff and a jeweled crown, emphasizing her royal status as a French princess. Wierix's meticulous detail highlights the intricacies of her attire and jewelry, capturing the elegance and formality of the period. The engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the life and fashion of a prominent figure during the Renaissance era.
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