The Infanta Margarita in plasticine

Puzzles Look at the Infanta Margarita in Las Meninas on page 28. Then, get an empty pot and some plasticine and follow the steps.

1 For the bottom of the dress, cut the pot like this and cover it with plasticine.

2 Model the white frill and put it on top.

7 Press all the parts of the body together. Add the hair and accessories. Complete the face with the eyes, nose and mouth.

3 Model the top of the dress and the neckline.

4 Model the arms and hands.

5 Model the head and neck. Press them together.

6 Model the hair, accessories, eyes, mouth and nose.