Artwork
Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates
Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates 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
This etching, dated 1612, depicts a formal scene of Margaret of Austria receiving homage from a group of dignitaries, set against a backdrop of ornate textiles and architectural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The etching captures a moment of ceremonial homage paid to Margaret of Austria, with the kneeling figure at the center receiving attention from surrounding cardinals and prelates, emphasizing her elevated status.
Technique & Style
Raffaello Schiaminossi employed fine etching lines to achieve detailed textures in the robes and facial features, resulting in a slightly rough, sketchy appearance that conveys the formality of the occasion through stiff, posed figures.
History & Provenance
Created in 1612 by Raffaello Schiaminossi, this work is a restrike on laid paper, indicating it was printed from the original metal plate at a later time than the initial impressions.
Artist & collection
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Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III [verso]
Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III
Meeting of Margaret of Austria and Philip III
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