Artwork
Erzherzogin Eleonore (1534-1594), Herzogin von Mantua als Zweijährige
Erzherzogin Eleonore (1534-1594), Herzogin von Mantua als Zweijährige is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jakob Seisenegger. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
This panel painting is a full-length portrait of a young Habsburg princess, created in 1536 by Jakob Seisenegger, a prominent court painter.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Eleonore of Austria, Duchess of Mantua, depicted at the age of two in formal attire, showcasing the Habsburg family's emphasis on dignified representation from an early age.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dark background that contrasts with the subject's brightly colored clothing, including a black and orange dress with gold trim, and a necklace with large green stones, exemplifying Seisenegger's use of vivid colors and attention to detail.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to the Mannerist period and is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection, having been painted during Seisenegger's tenure as court painter to Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jakob Seisenegger (1505–1567) was an Austrian portrait painter who was the court painter of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Erzherzogin Eleonore (1582-1620) im Alter von 5 Jahren, Halbfigur
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Garzia de' Medici
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