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Portrait of Duchess Magdalene of Bavaria (1587–1628) and her son Philip William.

Unknown

1620

oil

canvas

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Duchess Magdalene of Bavaria (1587–1628) and her son Philip William. is a 1620 oil by Unknown, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1620
Where can I see it?: Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman and a child standing in front of a red curtain. The woman is wearing a long, dark dress with gold embroidery and a white ruffled collar. She has her right hand resting on a green tablecloth. The child is dressed in a white and gold outfit, holding a hat in his left hand. The woman's elaborate dress and the child's formal attire suggest that they are members of a wealthy or noble family. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the figures.