Portrait of Marguerite-Louise-Suzanne de Bethune Sully, Duchess of Lude
1663
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1663
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a pink dress with a white corset. She has dark hair and is looking to the left. Her right arm is resting on the chair, and her left hand is in her lap. The background is dark. The woman's dress is decorated with pearls, and she is wearing a pearl necklace. The chair has a gold pattern on it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and elegant. This painting is by an artist who was known for using chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
