Artwork
Anne of Austria
Anne of Austria is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Anne of Austria is a 1634 engraving on laid paper by Balthasar Moncornet, a French painter and engraver. The print is a portrait of Anne of Austria, a significant figure in 17th-century French politics.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Anne of Austria with symbols of her power, including a crown and chains above her head. The text below her name identifies her as 'Royne Regente de France et de Navarre', signifying her role as regent of France and Navarre.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, created by carving lines into a metal plate. It reflects the portraiture conventions of early modern France, with a decorative border and coat of arms framing the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
