Maria Markgräfin zu Brandenburg 1539

"Maria Markgräfin zu Brandenburg" is a portrait painting executed in 1539 by Peter Gertner. This portrait shows Maria, a member of the prominent Brandenburg family, dressed in a white garment and wearing a white hat with a feather. The painting is a half-length portrait, with a dark background that emphasizes Maria's pale skin. Gertner's signature is visible on the portrait, along with the inscription "AETATIS 19", indicating that Maria was 19 years old at the time. This piece is representative of Northern Renaissance Portraiture, a style that focused on realism and individual personality.