Artwork

Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise

Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise, by Raffaello Schiaminossi, ink, 1612
Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise, by Raffaello Schiaminossi, ink, 1612

Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise is an ink print by the Baroque artist Raffaello Schiaminossi. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise is an etching by Raffaello Schiaminossi, dated 1612. The print depicts a woman being transported in a chair by a group of attendants.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, likely a noble or royal figure, is dressed in elaborate attire and a wide-brimmed hat. Her attendants carry poles to lift the chair, while others walk alongside, some holding spears or umbrellas, suggesting a ceremonial or processional context.

Technique & Style

The etching features dark, scratchy lines that give the image a rough, textured appearance. Schiaminossi employed rapid, expressive lines to convey a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the etching style prevalent during this period.

Artist & collection

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