Christiana Lotharingia (Christine de Lorraine)

Art Historical Context

This delicate engraving, titled *Christiana LotharingiaChristine de Lorraine)*, the likeness of Christine de Lorraine (1543–1637), a formidable 16th- and 17th-century noblewoman who served as Duchess of Lorraine and regent of. Produced by an unknown artist between 1776 and 1800, it reflects the enduring fascination with Renaissance-era figures during the Enlightenment, when historical portraits were revived through printmaking to educate and inspire a growing audience of collectors and scholars. As a small-scale print (16.2 × 12.6 cm), this work exemplifies the precision of 18th-century engra...