Portret van Maria de' Medici after 1610

Crispijn van de Passe II’s engraving "Portret van Maria de' Medici" (after 1610) depicts Maria de' Medici, Queen of France, in a detailed and elegant portrait. She is shown wearing a lavish gown and a large, ruffled collar, her face rendered with a realistic expression. The presence of two angels holding a crown above her head alludes to her royal status and reinforces the image's regal aura. This 17th-century etching showcases van de Passe's mastery of detail and skill in rendering both human figures and drapery. The inscription below the image highlights Maria's noble character. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.