Maria Antonia of Bavaria, spouse of Elector Frederick Christian of Saxony
1755
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
1755
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
This painting depicts a woman in a red dress with fur trim, sitting in a chair. She is holding a piece of paper with text on it. The woman's attire is formal, with lace sleeves and a black choker. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a black bow. The background of the painting is muted, with a subtle gradient of colors. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up Pietro Rotari.
