Princess Henriette of Lorraine on fine Amalfi paper
Princess Henriette of Lorraine on fine Amalfi paper
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The work is a large full-length portrait by Anthony van Dyck, painted in 1634. It depicts Princess Henrietta of Lorraine after her adventurous escape from France, when, accused of complicity in a plot against the crown, she was forced to leave Nancy disguised as a man and found refuge in the Spanish Netherlands, where the painter portrayed her.
Van Dyck presents her in sumptuous attire, with heavy black and white fabrics that stand out against the golden drapery, while one hand rests naturally on the shoulder of the young Black page offering her a tray of flowers. The controlled elegance of the figure, the interplay of gazes, and the contrast between the princess's luxury and the page's subordinate position allude to her aristocratic dignity maintained despite exile, but also to the European high nobility's taste for surrounding themselves with "exotic" servants, often slaves, as a sign of rank.
Feel the story under your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic deckled edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with typical deckled edges -
Handcrafted Frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums -
Certificate
Each work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artisan
Material of unique quality
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
