Artwork
Portrait of Mary of Burgundy
Portrait of Mary of Burgundy is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Niklas Reiser. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Mary of Burgundy is an oil painting created in 1500 by Niklas Reiser, currently held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary of Burgundy standing against a red wall, dressed in a green gown with a white collar and a black hat adorned with a gold earring, holding a rolled-up paper.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the subject. The contrast between the subject's attire and the serene landscape background adds to the overall elegance and refinement of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niklas Reiser painted oil portraits in Germany around the year 1500. His Portrait of Mary of Burgundy shows a noblewoman in fine detail, dressed in the style of the time. These pictures helped preserve the faces of…
