Portrait of Louise Marie, Queen of Poland and Sweden 1653

"Portrait of Louise Marie, Queen of Poland and Sweden" (1653) is a copperplate engraving by French artist Robert Nanteuil (1623-1678). This work depicts Queen Louise Marie in an oval frame, with a simple yet elegant backdrop, highlighting her regal presence and delicate features. The inscription around the frame identifies her royal titles, emphasizing her stature. This portrait exemplifies Nanteuil's mastery of engraving, capturing fine detail and creating a sense of lifelike realism. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the engraving showcases Nanteuil's contribution to the development of portraiture in 17th-century France.