Maria Amalia of Saxony (1724-1760), Queen of Naples
1738
oil
From the collection of Museo del Prado
1738
oil
From the collection of Museo del Prado
This portrait shows a woman in 18th-century clothing, with a dark dress and a red cape draped over her shoulders. She wears a crown on her head and holds an orange flower in her right hand. The background is a dark brown color with some lighter brown lines. The woman's dress has gold trim and buttons down the front, and her sleeves are puffy and white. She looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Giovanni Maria delle Piane.
