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Portrait of Urszula Mniszchech née Zamoyska (1750–1808), wife of Michał Jerzy Wandalin Mniszch, Grand Marshal of the Crown

Unknown

1799

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Urszula Mniszchech née Zamoyska (1750–1808), wife of Michał Jerzy Wandalin Mniszch, Grand Marshal of the Crown is a 1799 oil by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1799
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This portrait shows a woman with light skin and brown hair. She is wearing a white dress with a ruffled collar and a green ribbon on her right shoulder. The background is dark. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and she is looking directly at the viewer. Her expression is neutral, and her eyes are cast downward slightly. The painting is done in oil paint and features a dark background that contrasts with the woman's lighter skin and clothing. The artist used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You can learn more about chiaroscuro.