Artwork

portrait of Maria Magdalena von Nassau-Siegen

portrait of Maria Magdalena von Nassau-Siegen, by Unknown, unspecified, 1624
portrait of Maria Magdalena von Nassau-Siegen, by Unknown, unspecified, 1624

portrait of Maria Magdalena von Nassau-Siegen is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The portrait of Maria Magdalena von Nassau-Siegen is a black-and-white painting depicting a woman in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown with a serious expression, wearing a high-necked dress adorned with lace and pearls, suggesting a representation of her social status.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, drawing attention to the subject's face and shoulders.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known