Princess Sobieski, née Maria Josepha Wessolowska
1713
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1713
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting shows a woman in a black dress with a white sash and pearl necklace. She is standing in front of a large tree and a stone urn, with a blue sky and greenery in the background. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she is holding a cane in her right hand. The woman's dress is adorned with a brooch and a pearl necklace, and she is wearing a pearl choker. Her expression is calm and serene, and she appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is a portrait of Princess Sobieski, created by Ádám Mányoki in 1713. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques, look up Ádám Mányoki.
