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Anne of Austria with the Dauphin and Queen Marie Thérèse

Simon Renard de Saint-André

1665

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

French Classical Baroque Baroque Portrait Anne of Austria Louis, Grand Dauphin Maria Theresa of Spain

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Anne of Austria with the Dauphin and Queen Marie Thérèse is a 1665 oil by Simon Renard de Saint-André, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Anne of Austria, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Simon Renard de Saint-André
When & what style?: 1665 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows three people sitting together in a garden. The woman on the left is wearing a blue dress with a long, flowing veil. She is holding the hand of a young child in a white dress, who is sitting on the lap of another woman in a pink dress. The background is dark, with trees and a cloudy sky. The overall mood is formal and serious. You can learn more about this painting by looking up the artist, Simon Renard de Saint-André.

About the artist

Artist

Simon Renard de Saint-André

Simon Renard de St. André (1613 or 1614–1677) was a painter and copperplate engraver born in the 17th century in France. In his lifetime, he was regarded as a highly skilled portraitist. A number of vanitas paintings…

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