Portret van Maria Theresia, koningin van Frankrijk

About this artwork

height 330 mm x width 245 mm

Art Historical Context

Behold Pieter Schenk I's striking *Portret van Maria Theresia, koningin van*, an engraving from the late 17th to early 18th century (1670–1713). Measuring 330 mm in height by 245 mm in width this portrait captures the regal poise of Maria Theresa of, who became Queen of France upon her marriage to Louis XIV in1660. Schenk, a skilled Dutch engraver based in, exemplifies the era's mastery of printmaking, producing detailed images that bridged art and propaganda. Maria Theresa's union with the Sun King symbolized a pivotal Franco-Spanish alliance, ending decades of rivalry and ushering in Louis ...