Artwork
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning is an oil painting by the Realist artist Poul Hagelstein. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Poul Hagelstein in 1861, is a portrait of Isabella of Austria, titled 'Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning'. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing a gold-and-blue dress, holding a small case and resting one hand on her hip. The portrait conveys a sense of calm confidence, suggesting the subject's importance.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts of light and shadow, to create a sense of depth and make the subject stand out against a dark background.
Artist & collection
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Female donor
Clementia of Habsburg
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Agnes (Elisabeth) of Burgundy, 2nd wife of Rudolph I
Catherine of Austria, duchess of Calabria
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning