Portrait of Katarzyna Barbara Branicka née Radziwiłł with a parrot.
1726
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1726
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This portrait shows a woman in a blue dress with a white shawl, holding a parrot in her right hand. She is wearing a white headpiece with flowers and has a red shawl draped over her left arm. The background is dark with a large piece of fabric hanging behind her. The woman's dress is detailed with a V-neck and puffy sleeves. Her hair is styled up, and she has a calm expression on her face. The parrot is looking at the woman, and its feathers are a mix of blue and green. You can learn more about the artist who created this piece, Louis de Silvestre.