The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain

The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain

Raffaello Schiaminossi

1612

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a royal couple, Margaret of Austria and Philip III, King of Spain, in a formal setting. The scene is formal and detailed, with intricate clothing and accessories. The artist included many small details, like the patterns on the clothes and the decorations in the room. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.

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