1863
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Dominant colour
Maria van Bourgondië is a 1863 oil by Jan August Hendrik Leys, a Realism work, depicting Mary of Burgundy, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts a woman in a white veil and a yellow dress with a black collar, standing in front of a cityscape. She is holding a rosary in her right hand. The cityscape behind her features several buildings, including a tall tower on the left. The woman's attire and the rosary she holds suggest a religious theme. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Jan August Hendrik Leys.
Henri Leys, Hendrik Leys or Jan August Hendrik, Baron Leys (18 February 1815 – 26 August 1869) was a Belgian painter and printmaker.
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