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Coffin portrait of Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700)

Coffin portrait of Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700), by Unknown, unspecified, 1700
Coffin portrait of Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700), by Unknown, unspecified, 1700

Coffin portrait of Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. This 17th-century coffin portrait depicts Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700) within a uniquely shaped frame.

About this work

Overview

This 17th-century coffin portrait depicts Teresa Bojanowska née Sokolnicka (1666–1700) within a uniquely shaped frame. The subject is rendered in a realistic style, characterized by meticulous attention to detail in her attire and surroundings.

Subject & Meaning

Teresa Bojanowska is portrayed in a state of quiet contemplation, her neutral expression and distant gaze imbuing the work with a sense of solemnity. Her attire—a red dress with white lace trim and a pearl necklace—suggests her social status.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic manner, the painting emphasizes precision in capturing the textures of the subject's clothing, jewelry, and the subdued gray background, underscoring the artist's skill in representation.

History & Provenance

The portrait is part of the collection at The National Museum in Warsaw, though specific details about its creation or the artist remain unspecified in the provided context.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known