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Ana Maria de Orleans, soția regelui Victor Amedeu al II-lea de Savoia (în registrulinventar: „Soția regelui Emanuel al Sardiniei”); pandant: Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei

Martin Meytens cel Tânăr

1728

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Baroque Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

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Ana Maria de Orleans, soția regelui Victor Amedeu al II-lea de Savoia (în registrulinventar: „Soția regelui Emanuel al Sardiniei”); pandant: Victor Amedeu al II-lea, regele Savoiei is a 1728 unspecified by Martin Meytens cel Tânăr, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Martin Meytens cel Tânăr
When & what style?: 1728 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely a queen, dressed in royal attire. She wears a blue dress with white fur trim and a red and white shawl, adorned with pearls and a crown on her head. The background is dark, which highlights the subject. The woman's facial expression is serious, and her gaze is directed at the viewer. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a pearl necklace. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.