Louise-Élisabeth de France and her twin sister Henriette de France
1737
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1737
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts two young girls, likely twins, standing side by side. They wear elegant dresses, with the girl on the left dressed in white and the girl on the right in pink. Both girls have white wigs adorned with flowers and hold objects in their hands. The girl on the left holds a small branch, while the girl on the right grasps a white bird. The background of the painting is dark, with some indistinct shapes visible behind the girls. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of innocence and youth. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimension to the image. Next, explore more works by Pierre Gobert.
