Artwork

Portret Marii Kazimiery de la Grange d'Arquien Sobieskiej, zwanej Marysieńką (1641-1716), królowej Polski, żony Jana III Sobieskiego

Portret Marii Kazimiery de la Grange d'Arquien Sobieskiej, zwanej Marysieńką (1641-1716), królowej Polski, żony Jana III Sobieskiego is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Daniel Schultz. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Daniel Schultz, a Baroque artist active in the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth, painted this oil portrait in 1670. It presents Maria Kazimiera de la Grange d'Arquien Sobieska, queen consort of Poland and wife of King Jan III Sobieski, in a formal, richly appointed ensemble. The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The queen is shown with dark, curled hair, a low‑cut white gown trimmed with jewels, and a pearl necklace and earrings. Her expression is composed and neutral, her gaze directed straight at the viewer, emphasizing her status and dignified presence.

Technique & Style

Schultz employs a dark background that isolates the figure, while chiaroscuro modelling gives the face and jewelry a three‑dimensional quality. The brushwork renders the satin sheen of the dress and the delicate texture of the pearls, reflecting Flemish Baroque influences.

History & Provenance

Created during the height of the Sobieski reign, the portrait remained in royal collections before entering the National Museum in Kraków. Schultz’s oeuvre, noted for portraits of nobles and courtly subjects, is represented in several major European institutions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Schultz

Jerzy (Georg) Daniel Schultz known also as Daniel Schultz the Younger (c. 1615 – 1683) was a prominent painter of the Baroque era, born and active in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. He painted many Polish and…