Portret Królowej Ludwiki Marii Gonzagi De Nevers 1645

Ferdinand Bol's "Portret Królowej Ludwiki Marii Gonzagi De Nevers" (1645), is a striking example of Dutch portraiture. The painting features a three-quarter length portrait of Queen Maria Gonzaga, a figure of great influence and power in seventeenth-century Europe, dressed in a magnificent crimson robe and a gold-toned shawl. The Queen’s regal bearing is further emphasized by the dark background and the sword that she is holding. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and use of rich colours contributes to the piece’s timeless elegance.