| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Jean Rabel |
| Published | c. 1586 |
| Dimensions | Image 90 x 70 mm, Plate 109 x 82 mm, Sheet 112 x 86 mm |
| Notes |
A finely engraved bust portrait of Louise de Lorraine, Queen of France, dressed in regal finery with a high lace collar and bodice, pearl necklace and carefully fashioned hair decorated with a strings of pearls and jewels. The portrait is set within an oval border inscribed with the title in Latin. This is one of two engraved portraits of Louise de Lorraine by Jean Rabel, this particular image appears in "Sibyllarum duodecim oracula, … avec les figures des dites Sibylles pourtraictes au vif …", which was dedicated to Louise. Louise of Lorraine (1553 - 1601) was Queen of France as the wife of King Henri III, until his death in 1589. From February - April 1575 , she was also Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania. Jean Rabel (1545 - 1603) was a French painter, engraver and publisher based in Paris, he was the official artist at the court of Henry III. Father of the Renaissance painter, engraver, miniaturist, botanist and illustrator, Daniel Rabel (1588-1637). Condition: Trimmed just outside platemark. Tipped to album page. Creasing and discolouration from adhesive in corners. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 52588 |