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Princess Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, Duchesse d'Orléans

Enamel Miniature
ca. 1620s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamel miniature allegedly depicting Princess Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, Duchesse d'Orléans. Three-quarter face bust portrait, the sitter has blue eyes and fair hair. On her chignon is a rope of pearls and over her left shoulder if a blue wrap edged with ermine. Brown background.

Object details

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Object type
TitlePrincess Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, Duchesse d'Orléans (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamel miniature
Brief description
Enamel miniature by Jean Petitot depicting an alleged portrait of Princess Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, Duchesse d'Orléans. France, ca. early 17th century.
Physical description
Enamel miniature allegedly depicting Princess Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, Duchesse d'Orléans. Three-quarter face bust portrait, the sitter has blue eyes and fair hair. On her chignon is a rope of pearls and over her left shoulder if a blue wrap edged with ermine. Brown background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 0.6825in
  • Width: 0.75in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Collection
Accession number
678-1882

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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