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Countess Maria Barbara Eleonore (zu Lippe-Biesterfeld) Schaumburg-Lippe

Johann Georg Ziesenis , 1766

Countess Maria Barbara Eleonore (zu Lippe-Biesterfeld) Schaumburg-Lippe, by Johann Georg Ziesenis, oil, 1766
Countess Maria Barbara Eleonore (zu Lippe-Biesterfeld) Schaumburg-Lippe, by Johann Georg Ziesenis, oil, 1766

Countess Maria Barbara Eleonore (zu Lippe-Biesterfeld) Schaumburg-Lippe is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Georg Ziesenis. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1766 by Johann Georg Ziesenis, is a portrait of Countess Maria Barbara Eleonore (zu Lippe-Biesterfeld) Schaumburg-Lippe. It is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.

Subject & Meaning

The countess is depicted wearing a red dress with lace trim, a tiara, and jewelry, signifying her high social standing. Her hairstyle is styled in an updo, adding to her dignified appearance.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases the artist's attention to detail and skill in capturing the subject's attire and surroundings. The serene lake scene with trees and a building in the background is rendered with a sense of calmness.

Artist & collection

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