Artwork
Portrait of a Princess
Portrait of a Princess is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. A portrait of a woman, likely a princess, is depicted in profile.
About this work
Overview
A portrait of a woman, likely a princess, is depicted in profile. She is shown with a serene expression, dressed in ornate attire and adorned with jewelry.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with dark hair and eyes, wearing a pink dress and purple veil, both embellished with gold. Her calm demeanor and downward gaze convey a sense of contemplation or modesty.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details, including the subject's jewelry and clothing patterns, achieved through the use of various colors and textures. The mottled brown background provides a subtle contrast to the subject's elaborate attire.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
