Françoise van Egmond

Françoise van Egmond, 1580, is a print by Hendrik Goltzius. 



The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of Françoise van Egmond, a noblewoman, within an oval frame. She is shown wearing a richly detailed, high-collared ruff, a gown with puffed sleeves, and numerous necklaces and jewelry. Her hair is styled up, adorned with a feather. Her hands rest on a table upon which a skull and a piece of fabric are placed. The oval frame is ornately decorated, and the name "DEMOISELLE FRANCHOYSE DEGMONT" is inscribed around the frame. The background is shaded, providing contrast to the figure. The overall style is characteristic of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The print's dimensions are not provided in the metadata.