Portrait of Marie de' Medici by Frans Pourbus the Younger. A formal bust-length portrait of Marie de' Medici wearing an enormous pleated lace ruff and pearl jewelry against a dark background.

Portrait of Marie de' Medici

Frans Pourbus the Younger

1613 · Oil Paint

A dignified seventeenth-century court portrait of Marie de' Medici featuring a striking lace collar.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted around 1613 by the Flemish court artist Frans Pourbus the Younger, this portrait captures Marie de' Medici, Queen of France, in her full regal splendor. The work is celebrated for its precise execution of textile textures—notably the architectural lace collar—and the luminous rendering of her pearl necklace and teardrop earrings, all set against a deep background that emphasizes her presence.