Portrait of Marie Leszczyńska, Queen consort of France
1733
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1733
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts a woman in a gold dress with white sleeves, standing in a garden with a child and a woman in the background. The woman in gold is holding flowers and looking at the child, who is holding a basket of flowers. The child is wearing a pink dress and has wings, suggesting they might be a cherub. The woman in the background is wearing a red dress and a white head covering. The garden has trees, a statue, and a staircase. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up François Albert Stiémart.
