Artwork
Anna Regina (Anne, Queen of France and Navarre)
Anna Regina (Anne, Queen of France and Navarre) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jeremias Falck. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
Anna Regina is a 1643 mezzotint print by Jeremias Falck, depicting a 17th-century noblewoman.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Anne, Queen of France and Navarre, identified by the text below her portrait and the regal symbols surrounding her. She is dressed in ornate attire, accessorized with a pearl necklace, fur shawl, fan, and glove, conveying her high status.
Technique & Style
Falck employed mezzotint technique to achieve deep tonal contrasts, creating a dramatic effect with dark shadows and highlighted details. The ornate frame and swirling patterns in the background are characteristic of Baroque art, a style known for its elaborate decoration and dramatic lighting.
Artist & collection
