Artwork
Portrait of Mary of Burgundy
Portrait of Mary of Burgundy is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Niklas Reiser. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Technique & Style
Its current support is a single plank panel, and the condition remains stable with no recorded interventions documented in the provenance record.
The painting is executed in oil on wooden panel, measuring 79.5 cm in height by 56.3 cm in width. It portrays Mary of Burgundy in a formal composition typical of early 16th-century portraiture, with meticulous attention to surface detail and drapery rendered in translucent glazes. The work shows the influence of Netherlandish naturalism in its rendering of texture and facial expression, reflecting Reiser’s stylistic approach to courtly representation.
Its current support is a single plank panel, and the condition remains stable with no recorded interventions documented in the provenance record.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Mary of Burgundy was produced by Niklas Reiser in 1500, executed in oil paint on panel. Because Reiser's birth date is uncertain and the sitter, Mary of Burgundy, died in 1482, the work is understood as a posthumous likeness rather than a study from life.
The painting is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display. It was included in the exhibition "Remember Me," which traced the museum's holdings of Burgundian-related portraits and related imagery.
The portrait is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Created around 1500 by Niklas Reiser, the oil painting on panel measures 79.5 cm in height and 56.3 cm in width. The work has been featured in the exhibition titled "Remember Me."
Legacy
Legacy of Portrait of Mary of Burgundy stems from its role in preserving the likeness of the Burgundian heiress and its significance within early 16th-century portraiture. The work was included in the exhibition Remember Me, highlighting its continued relevance in scholarly and curatorial discourse. Its presence at the Kunsthistorisches Museum underscores its status as a key example of Niklas Reiser's artistry and the evolving representation of noble women in Renaissance art.
Overview
The Portrait of Mary of Burgundy is an oil painting created in 1500 by Niklas Reiser, currently held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary of Burgundy standing against a red wall, dressed in a green gown with a white collar and a black hat adorned with a gold earring, holding a rolled-up paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niklas Reiser painted oil portraits in Germany around the year 1500. His Portrait of Mary of Burgundy shows a noblewoman in fine detail, dressed in the style of the time. These pictures helped preserve the faces of…
