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Retrato de la infanta María Teresa de España

Unknown

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Early Baroque Italian Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Retrato de la infanta María Teresa de España is a 1650 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting depicts a young girl with curly brown hair and a white dress, adorned with a gold necklace and a brown cape. Her face is blurred, and she is set against a dark background. The girl's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait, possibly of a noble or royal figure. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques adds texture and visual interest to the painting.