Artwork
Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626-96)
Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626-96) is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work portrays a young woman identified as Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626‑1696).
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work is an anonymous miniature painting created in 1665 that depicts Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626–96), also known as Madame de Sévigné.
The work is an anonymous miniature painting created in 1665 that depicts Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626–96), also known as Madame de Sévigné. Executed on cardboard, the piece serves as a portrait of the French noblewoman, capturing her likeness during the mid-seventeenth century. As a small-scale image measuring 3.1 by 2.7 cm, it functions as an intimate representation of the sitter rather than a large-scale allegorical composition.
The painting currently held in the Rijksmuseum collection focuses solely on the individual's identity, presenting her without additional symbolic attributes or narrative context described in the available records.
Technique & Style
Created in 1665, this anonymous work is classified as a miniature painting executed on a cardboard support. The piece measures 3.1 cm in height and 2.7 cm in width, indicating a small-scale format typical of the genre. Produced in France, the artwork depicts Madame de Sévigné.
While the specific pigments or binding media are not detailed in available records, the designation as a painting on cardboard defines its primary material composition. The compact dimensions and choice of support suggest a portable object intended for close viewing.
History & Provenance
The miniature portrait of Marie, markiezin van Sévigné was created in 1665, with the work produced on cardboard and made in France. According to the available records, the painting is classified as an anonymous work, and no specific commissioner, patron, or original owner is documented in the sources. The work is presently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is located, but the sources do not detail the chain of custody, prior ownership, or how the piece came into the museum's holdings.
Overview
The work portrays a young woman identified as Marie, markiezin van Sévigné (1626‑1696). Rendered on a sheet of cardboard, the portrait presents her against a dark backdrop that concentrates attention on her face and attire. The composition balances a restrained palette with intricate detail, emphasizing the sitter’s status through her jewelry and clothing.
Artist & collection
Henrietta, hertogin van Orléans
Portret van een meisje, vermoedelijk een dochter van George II, koning van Engeland
Anna Hanover (1709-59). Wife of Prince William IV
Portrait of a Woman
Unknown woman
Portrait of a woman
Portrait of a Woman
Henriette Marie (1626–51) of Paltz, daughter of Frederick V, King of Bohemia, nicknamed the 'Winter King'.
