Who painted Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger?

Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger was painted by Antoine Pesne in 1721.

Where can I see Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger?

Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger?

Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger

Antoine Pesne , 1721

Portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antoine Pesne. It dates from 1721 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Antoine Pesne’s oil portrait of Maria Susanna Dinglinger dates from 1721 and is part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection. The work presents a single figure seated in a chair, rendered in a restrained palette that emphasizes the sitter’s attire and the subtle play of light across the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a woman dressed in an elegant gown, a white shawl draped over her shoulders, and holding a small object in her right hand while a cloth rests in her left. The formal pose and refined clothing suggest a commissioned likeness intended to convey status and personal virtue within a private or courtly setting.

Technique & Style

Pesne employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, allowing the darkened background to recede and the illuminated folds of fabric to advance. The gradual tonal shift in the backdrop creates depth, while the careful handling of oil paint captures the texture of silk and the delicate sheen of the shawl.

History & Provenance

Created in the early eighteenth century, the painting entered the State Hermitage Museum’s holdings at an unspecified later date, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Pesne, a prominent court painter of Prussia, aligns with his known output of aristocratic portraiture during that period.