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Äbtissin Elisabeth Ernestine Antonie von Sachsen-Meiningen

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Portal zur Geschichte - Sammlung Frauenstift Gandersheim

Portrait Oil Paint

Dominant colour

Äbtissin Elisabeth Ernestine Antonie von Sachsen-Meiningen is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Oil Paint, held at Portal zur Geschichte - Sammlung Frauenstift Gandersheim.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Portal zur Geschichte - Sammlung Frauenstift Gandersheim

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light hair pulled back, dressed in a fancy gold-and-brown robe with a deep neckline. She wears a dark ribbon at her wrist and a small cross necklace. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The way the light hits her face and clothes makes the colors pop, especially the gold fabric. Her expression is calm but serious, with a slight smile. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.