Anna Maria Louisa de' Medici as a Girl
1670
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1670
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Anna Maria Louisa de' Medici as a Girl is a 1670 oil by Justus Sustermans, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Anna Maria Luisa De' Medici, held at Uffizi Gallery.
The painting depicts a young girl standing on a step, wearing a striking red and white dress with intricate silver embroidery. Her dark hair is adorned with red ribbons, and she holds a pink flower in her right hand. The background features a warm, golden wall with red curtains framing the scene. A delicate bracelet on the girl's right wrist adds a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Justus Sustermans.
Justus Sustermans, Joost Sustermans or Suttermans, his given name Italianised to Giusto (28 September 1597 – 23 April 1681), was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who is mainly known for his portraits.
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