Who painted Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld?

Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was painted by Heinrich Carl Brandt.

Where can I see Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld?

Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld?

Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld

Heinrich Carl Brandt

Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Heinrich Carl Brandt. It is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld, a member of the Wittelsbach line, rendered in oil on canvas by Heinrich Carl Brandt in 1780.

The portrait shows Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld, a member of the Wittelsbach line, rendered in oil on canvas by Heinrich Carl Brandt in 1780. She is depicted in aristocratic dress typical of late 18th‑century court portraiture, emphasizing her noble status and familial connections. The composition underscores themes of lineage and dynastic continuity within the Bavarian court, reflecting the sitter's role as a matriarchal figure in the family's political network.

The work is part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, measuring 91.5 cm by 72.2 cm. It portrays Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld in a formal portrait style characteristic of late 18th‑century court portraiture. The brushwork demonstrates careful modelling of facial features and drapery, while the composition emphasizes regal dignity through restrained colour and precise detailing of the sitter’s attire.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was painted in 1780 by Heinrich Carl Brandt. It is an oil on canvas work measuring 91.5 cm by 72.2 cm. The painting entered the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been displayed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich since its acquisition.

The portrait is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is on view at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Its location is recorded in the collection's holdings as part of that institution's permanent display of paintings.

No specific inventory or accession number, and no exhibition history, is documented in the available sources.

Overview

The work is an oil portrait executed in 1790 by Heinrich Carl Brandt, a court painter of Austrian‑German origin. It depicts Maria Amalia of Zweibrücken‑Birkenfeld, a member of the Wittelsbach family, and is presently part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection in Munich.