Marie Antoinette, Queen of France 1780

This 1780 relief portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, by Jean-Baptiste Nini, is a prime example of Neoclassical portraiture. The work features a profile view of the Queen, a common practice in classical art, and her elaborate hairstyle is characteristic of the late 18th century. The inscription around the edge, "Maria Antonia. Arc. Aust. Gallorum Regina," further emphasizes the Queen's status and the influence of classical art. This piece is now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.