Who painted Madame de Lambesque?

Madame de Lambesque was painted by Pierre Gobert in 1703.

Where can I see Madame de Lambesque?

Madame de Lambesque is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Madame de Lambesque?

Madame de Lambesque is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Madame de Lambesque

Pierre Gobert , 1703

Madame de Lambesque is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Gobert. It dates from 1703 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Madame de Lambesque is a 1703 painting by Pierre Gobert, currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek. The work portrays a serene woman in elegant attire accompanied by a child.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Madame de Lambesque, is depicted in a pink flower-adorned dress and blue cloak, holding a torch and bow, symbolizing potential themes of illumination, protection, or hunting allegory. Her calm demeanor and the child’s gentle smile convey harmony.

Technique & Style

Gobert employs contrasting colors, with vibrant hues of the subject’s dress and torch juxtaposed against a dark background, drawing focal attention. The overall composition reflects Gobert’s characteristic style, evident in the balanced arrangement of figures and accessories.

History & Provenance

Created in 1703, the painting’s provenance prior to its current location at the Alte Pinakothek is not detailed here. It is attributed to Pierre Gobert based on stylistic similarities to his known works.

Context

The painting’s themes and style are consistent with early 18th-century European portraiture, emphasizing the subject’s status and virtues through symbolic objects and attire.