Artwork

Louise-Élisabeth of France, Wife of the Infante Philip, Future Duke of Parma

Louise-Élisabeth of France, Wife of the Infante Philip, Future Duke of Parma is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis-Michel van Loo. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Louise-Élisabeth of France, Wife of the Infante Philip, Future Duke of Parma is an oil painting by Louis-Michel van Loo, created in 1745. It is a portrait held at the Museo del Prado.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Louise-Élisabeth of France, seated on a lavish couch, dressed in a golden gown with a black skirt, adorned with a diamond belt and flowers in her dark hair. The opulent setting and attire convey her status and refinement.

Technique & Style

The artist has captured the subject's elegance through the detailed rendering of her clothing and surroundings, including the red and white fabrics on the couch and the statue in the background. The use of oil paint allows for a rich and nuanced depiction of textures and colors.