Who painted Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807)?

Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807) was painted by Anton Raphael Mengs in 1750.

Where can I see Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807)?

Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807) is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807)?

Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807)

Anton Raphael Mengs , 1750

Die Sängerin Caterina Regina Mingotti (1722-1807) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Anton Raphael Mengs. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Around 1750, Anton Raphael Mengs executed a portrait of the celebrated opera singer Regina Mingotti. The work is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and presents the vocalist in a poised, genteel manner characteristic of mid‑eighteenth‑century aristocratic portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

Mingotti is shown wearing a refined white gown trimmed with delicate floral motifs and a string of pearls, symbols of her high social standing and artistic refinement. In her right hand she grasps a rolled sheet of music, a direct reference to her profession and the cultural value placed on music in Enlightenment society.

Technique & Style

Mengs employs a warm, muted background that subtly recedes, allowing the luminous whites of the dress and the soft sheen of the pearls to dominate the composition. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, reflecting the Neoclassical tendency toward clarity and idealized representation while retaining a gentle chiaroscuro to model the figure’s features.

History & Provenance

The portrait entered the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s holdings through the museum’s 19th‑century acquisitions of German and Austrian court paintings. Its attribution to Mengs has been consistently affirmed by stylistic analysis and documented inventories dating from the artist’s workshop.

Context

Regina Mingotti (1722‑1807) was a prominent soprano who performed across Europe, renowned for both her vocal talent and managerial acumen. Portraits of performers were relatively rare at the time, indicating her exceptional status within the cultural elite of the period.