Madame de Maintenon Returning to the Catholic Church [1]

1704

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Madame de Maintenon Returning to the Catholic Church [1] is a 1704 by Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long dress, standing in front of a large, ornate chair. She's holding a cross and looking up at a figure above her. The background is dark, with some light shining down. The woman's dress is fancy, with lots of folds and details. The chair behind her is big and decorated with carvings. There are some other figures around her, but they're not as clear. This painting is a good example of the Baroque style, with its use of dramatic lighting and detailed decoration. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the works of Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen.