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Marie Therese of Spain, Dauphine of France

Marie Therese of Spain, Dauphine of France, by Nicolas de Larmessin IV, ink, 1720
Marie Therese of Spain, Dauphine of France, by Nicolas de Larmessin IV, ink, 1720

Marie Therese of Spain, Dauphine of France is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nicolas de Larmessin IV. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Marie Therese of Spain, Dauphine of France is a print created by Nicolas de Larmessin IV in 1720 using engraving and etching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Marie Therese, dressed in an elaborate gown, standing near a window with a columned building and garden visible outside. She holds a piece of fabric, and a crown rests on a pedestal beside her, signifying her royal status.

Technique & Style

The artist employed etching to achieve the print's detailed lines and shading, a technique that involves carving into metal plates to produce precise, textured images.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.