Portret van Elisabeth van Valois 1559
franshuys
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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limited contrast and shading
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colour shading
Frans Huys's "Portret van Elisabeth van Valois" is a 1559 engraving depicting Elisabeth of Valois, the Queen of Spain. The artwork shows Elisabeth in profile, adorned in intricate clothing and jewelry, signifying her royal status. The engraving features a decorative oval frame with Latin text detailing Elisabeth’s lineage and marriage to Philip II of Spain. This small, yet detailed, portrait provides insight into Renaissance portraiture and the visual representation of power.
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