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Maria Theresia la încoronarea ca regină a Ungariei

Johann Baptist Canton

1741

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Baroque Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Maria Theresia la încoronarea ca regină a Ungariei is a 1741 unspecified by Johann Baptist Canton, a Baroque work, depicting Portrait, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Baptist Canton
When & what style?: 1741 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

A woman in fancy clothes sits tall on a black horse, holding a sword in one hand. Her outfit is heavy with gold and red, and she wears a crown on her head. The sky behind her is dark and stormy, with swirling clouds that look almost alive. The horse is rearing up on its back legs, adding drama to the scene. The woman’s face is calm, but her pose suggests power and readiness. This is a classic example of the Baroque movement.