Catherine de Medici, Queen of France

thomasdeleu

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pencil drawn

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This engraving by Thomas de Leu depicts Catherine de Medici, Queen of France. She is shown in a close-up portrait, wearing a ruff and a black gown, with her hair pulled back. The engraving is enclosed in an oval frame, which features the inscription "Catherine de Medicis Reine Mere du Roy". De Leu, a Flemish artist active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, is best known for his portraits and religious subjects. The engraving is a fine example of the artist's skill in capturing detail and likeness.