Who painted Lucrezia Mocenigo?

Lucrezia Mocenigo was painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1715.

Where can I see Lucrezia Mocenigo?

Lucrezia Mocenigo is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Lucrezia Mocenigo?

Lucrezia Mocenigo is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Lucrezia Mocenigo?

Museum-quality prints of Lucrezia Mocenigo are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Lucrezia Mocenigo

Rosalba Carriera , 1715

Lucrezia Mocenigo is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Rosalba Carriera. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Lucrezia Mocenigo is a pastel portrait created by Italian Rococo painter Rosalba Carriera in 1715. The work showcases Carriera's mastery of pastels, a medium she popularized in 18th-century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Lucrezia Mocenigo, a member of the prominent Venetian Mocenigo family, with understated elegance. Her calm demeanor, adorned with pearls, lace, and jewelry, reflects the refined sensibility of European aristocracy during the period.

Technique & Style

Executed in pastels on a dark background, the portrait exemplifies Carriera's characteristic lightness and grace, hallmark traits of the Rococo style. The subject's detailed, fashionable attire and serene expression are rendered with the artist's signature delicacy.

History & Provenance

Lucrezia Mocenigo is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection. Carriera, transitioning from miniatures to pastel portraiture, solidified her reputation with works like this, capturing European nobility with precision and charm.

Legacy

As one of the most accomplished female artists of her era, Carriera's work, including Lucrezia Mocenigo, paved the way for future generations of women in art, highlighting her influence on both pastel technique and Rococo portraiture.