Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria 1632

Anthony van Dyck's "Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria" (1632) is a masterful example of Baroque portraiture. This oil painting depicts the queen in a regal pose, her delicate features illuminated by soft light. She wears a richly embroidered black dress adorned with lace and pearls, and holds a single rose in her hands, symbolizing beauty and fragility. Van Dyck, a renowned portraitist of the English court, captures the queen's elegance and dignity with a masterful use of light and shadow, highlighting her gentle grace. The presence of a crown in the background further emphasizes her royal stature.