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Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine (1632-1649), 2. Gemahlin von Ferdinand III., mit einem Schoßhündchen

Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine (1632-1649), 2. Gemahlin von Ferdinand III., mit einem Schoßhündchen, by Unknown, oil, 1648
Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine (1632-1649), 2. Gemahlin von Ferdinand III., mit einem Schoßhündchen, by Unknown, oil, 1648

Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine (1632-1649), 2. Gemahlin von Ferdinand III., mit einem Schoßhündchen is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This oil painting depicts Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine, the second wife of Ferdinand III, accompanied by a small lap dog.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting depicts Erzherzogin Maria Leopoldine, the second wife of Ferdinand III, accompanied by a small lap dog.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is portrayed in a formal attire, wearing a red gown with dark fur trim and a white collar, suggesting a representation of her status and dignity.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face and to highlight the red dress, which is adorned with subtle sparkles.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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