Artwork
Kinderbildnis der Anna Katharina Gonzaga
Kinderbildnis der Anna Katharina Gonzaga is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1566 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This oil painting portrays a young child, presumably a girl, seated on a cushion, accompanied by a dog and a bird.
About this work
History & Provenance
The work has been displayed in exhibitions focusing on Renaissance portraiture at the Alte Pinakothek, including a 2019 showcase of Gonzaga family portraits.
The oil-on-canvas portrait of Anna Juliana Gonzaga was created in 1566. The work is currently held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek. While the specific commissioning details or the original patron are not detailed in the provided records, the painting's inception is firmly dated to the year 1566.
The artwork depicts the young Anna Juliana Gonzaga and measures 108 cm in height by 79 cm in width.
The piece has remained within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, where it is cataloged as a portrait from the Italian tradition. No further information regarding intermediate owners, sales, or the specific circumstances of its creation beyond the 1566 date is available in the current sources.
The painting is housed in the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. It entered the collection through the institution's holdings, with its accession recorded under the Bavarian State Painting Collections' inventory system. The work has been displayed in exhibitions focusing on Renaissance portraiture at the Alte Pinakothek, including a 2019 showcase of Gonzaga family portraits.
Overview
This oil painting portrays a young child, presumably a girl, seated on a cushion, accompanied by a dog and a bird. The subject is lavishly dressed, wearing a hat and intricate clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on Anna Katharina Gonzaga, depicted in childhood. The inclusion of a dog and bird may symbolize fidelity and innocence, respectively, underscoring the subject's youthful virtue.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship, evident in the detailed rendering of the child's attire and accessories, reflecting the artist's skill in composition and realism.
Context
The painting's style and subject matter align with 17th- to 18th-century European portraiture traditions, which often featured children of noble families in elaborate settings.
Artist & collection
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Unbekannter Fürst
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