Artwork
Portrait of Petronella Dowojno née Radziwiłł (1526–1564)
Portrait of Petronella Dowojno née Radziwiłł (1526–1564) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. The Portrait of Petronella Dowojno née Radziwiłł is a 16th-century oil painting depicting a noblewoman.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Petronella Dowojno née Radziwiłł is a 16th-century oil painting depicting a noblewoman.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown in formal attire, with a gold chain, pearl-adorned headpiece, and a scroll at the bottom bearing her titles in Latin, suggesting her high social status. Her serious expression and the halo-like gold frame around her face convey dignity and nobility.
Technique & Style
The painting features a woman in a dark blue dress with a high white collar, rendered in oil paint. The use of a gold frame around her face and the inclusion of luxurious details like pearls and gold chain indicate a high level of craftsmanship.
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
