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Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates, by Raffaello Schiaminossi, ink, 1612
Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates, by Raffaello Schiaminossi, ink, 1612

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates is an ink print by the Baroque artist Raffaello Schiaminossi. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This etching, dated 1612, depicts a formal scene of Margaret of Austria receiving homage from a group of dignitaries, set against a backdrop of ornate textiles and architectural elements.

Subject & Meaning

The etching captures a moment of ceremonial homage paid to Margaret of Austria, with the kneeling figure at the center receiving attention from surrounding cardinals and prelates, emphasizing her elevated status.

Technique & Style

Raffaello Schiaminossi employed fine etching lines to achieve detailed textures in the robes and facial features, resulting in a slightly rough, sketchy appearance that conveys the formality of the occasion through stiff, posed figures.

History & Provenance

Created in 1612 by Raffaello Schiaminossi, this work is a restrike on laid paper, indicating it was printed from the original metal plate at a later time than the initial impressions.

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates
Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates, Raffaello Schiaminossi

Artist & collection

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Who painted Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates?

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates was painted by Raffaello Schiaminossi in 1612.

Where can I see Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates?

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates?

Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates is associated with Baroque.

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