Margherita Gonzaga (1591–1632), Princess of Mantua
The Met
Artist: Frans Pourbus the Younger(Netherlandish, Antwerp 1569–1622 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36 1/2 × 27 1/4 in. (92.7 × 69.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman wearing an elaborate lace ruff, pearl jewelry, and a richly embroidered gown
Detailed Description
A half-length image of a woman against a dark, unadorned background. She is positioned slightly to the left of center, facing forward with her head turned slightly to her right, and her gaze directed towards the viewer. Her skin is fair, and her cheeks are lightly flushed. Her light brown hair is styled upwards, topped with an elaborate crown or headdress adorned with pearls and what appears to be a dark feather plume emerging from its top. She wears large, teardrop-shaped pearl earrings and a multi-strand pearl necklace. A very large, stiff, and intricately patterned lace ruff frames her head, extending widely on either side. The ruff is a light, almost golden-white color with delicate patterns and small, dangling pearl-like ornaments along its lower edge. Her elaborate gown is a rich, reddish-brown or copper color, heavily embroidered with gold and lighter-colored threads in intricate patterns, including floral motifs and geometric designs. The bodice is fitted and features a deep V-neckline, filled with a lighter, patterned fabric. Several large, ornate brooches or pendants, set with dark stones and dangling pearls, adorn the front of her dress. Her sleeves are also richly embroidered, with a lighter, patterned fabric visible underneath the outer layer. Her right hand, adorned with a ring on her ring finger and a bracelet on her wrist, rests gently on a surface, possibly a table or armrest, which is covered in a blue fabric at the bottom edge of the image.
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