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Împărăteasa Maria Theresia

Martin van Meytens

1754

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Împărăteasa Maria Theresia is a 1754 unspecified by Martin van Meytens, a Rococo painting work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Martin van Meytens
When & what style?: 1754 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in fancy clothes, sitting on a chair. She wears a white lace collar, a blue dress, and a yellow cloak. On her lap is a small dog, and beside her is a table with a golden crown and a red box. The background is dark, making her stand out. The artist painted her face with soft lighting, focusing on her calm expression. This style was common in portraits of important people. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.