Artwork
Portret van een vrouw, vermoedelijk Christiane Charlotte van Württemberg (1694-1729)
Portret van een vrouw, vermoedelijk Christiane Charlotte van Württemberg (1694-1729) is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small portrait is carved from ivory and depicts a woman with delicate features.
About this work
Overview
This small portrait is carved from ivory and depicts a woman with delicate features.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is believed to be Christiane Charlotte van Württemberg, identifiable by her pale skin, soft curls, and elegant attire, including a white lace collar and a blue ribbon.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect on the ivory surface through subtle shading, creating a gentle chiaroscuro that highlights the subject's facial features.
Context
The use of ivory as a medium is notable for its delicacy and rarity, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and potentially indicating the subject's status.
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
