Marie Leszczyńska, Queen of France (1703–1768)

Created in 1748, the portrait of Marie Leszczyńska was executed in oil on canvas by the French artist Jean Marc Nattier. The work was originally owned by Louis XV of France, the husband of the depicted queen. It is currently held by the Museum of the History of France at the Palace of Versailles, where it remains part of the national collection.

The painting bears multiple inventory numbers, including MV 2096 and INV 6883, reflecting its long-standing presence in French state holdings.

The portrait of Marie Leszczyńska is held at the Palace of Versailles, specifically within the Museum of the History of France. The work is part of the national collections of the Palace of Versailles and Trianon. Its museum inventory numbers include MV 2096, INV 6883, and B 2276, with the Joconde database reference 000PE005315. The painting was originally owned by Louis XV of France.

The provided sources do not contain specific records of past or future exhibitions for this work.

The oil painting portrays Marie Leszczyńska, queen consort of France, seated on an ornate chair within a richly appointed interior. She is dressed in a vivid red gown trimmed with black fur, accented by white lace at the neckline and sleeves, and a white cap rests on her head. A sheet of paper rests in her hand, and she gazes calmly at the viewer.

Created during the reign of Louis XV, the work reflects the court’s emphasis on ceremonial display and the queen’s role as a symbol of dynastic continuity. The interior setting, with its elaborate curtains and classical column, aligns with contemporary French decorative trends that combined Baroque grandeur with emerging Rococo elegance.