Artwork
María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena
María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Manuel José de Laredo y Ordoño. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena is an oil painting by Manuel José de Laredo y Ordoño, created in 1894. It is a portrait held at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely a member of royalty or nobility, as suggested by the presence of a crown and a lion's head on a table beside her. Her formal attire and the symbolic objects imply a high social status.
Technique & Style
The artist uses chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, to make the subject stand out against a dark background. The woman's figure is highlighted, drawing the viewer's attention to her.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed in 1894 by Manuel José de Laredo y Ordoño and is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Manuel José de Laredo y Ordoño
Manuel José de Laredo y Ordoño (1842–1896) was an artist, born in Amurrio.
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