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Krönung von Eleonora von Gonzaga, Gemahlin Kaiser Ferdinands III., zur Römisch-Deutschen Kaiserin ; Ansicht von Regensburg (Coronation of Eleonora von Gonzaga, wife of Emperor Ferdinand II, as Empress, with a View of Regensburg)

German 17th Century

1663

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Cityscape

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Krönung von Eleonora von Gonzaga, Gemahlin Kaiser Ferdinands III., zur Römisch-Deutschen Kaiserin ; Ansicht von Regensburg (Coronation of Eleonora von Gonzaga, wife of Emperor Ferdinand II, as Empress, with a View of Regensburg) is a 1663 ink by German 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 17th Century
When & what style?: 1663 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a grand coronation scene, with a large crowd gathered in a grand hall. The room is filled with people, some standing and others seated, all dressed in formal attire. In the foreground, a group of men in robes and hats are shown, while in the background, a cityscape with buildings and a river is visible. A notable detail is the use of etching to create intricate textures and patterns on the clothing and architecture. The artist's skillful use of this technique adds depth and visual interest to the scene. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.