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La infanta sor Margarita de la Cruz, archiduquesa de Austria

La infanta sor Margarita de la Cruz, archiduquesa de Austria, by Matías de Torres, oil, 1601
La infanta sor Margarita de la Cruz, archiduquesa de Austria, by Matías de Torres, oil, 1601

La infanta sor Margarita de la Cruz, archiduquesa de Austria is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Matías de Torres. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

La infanta sor Margarita de la Cruz, archiduquesa de Austria is an oil painting by Matías de Torres, held at the Museo del Prado.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, likely a nun or member of a religious order, in a contemplative pose with clasped hands, suggesting devotion or prayer. Her attire and the sparse, dimly lit room reinforce a monastic or religious context.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic lighting effect, emphasizing the subject's contemplative state and the reverent atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Matías de Torres

Matías de Torres (1635–1711) was an artist, born in Aguilar de Campoo.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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