Box with portrait of a woman, said to be Princesse de Ligne 1768 - 1775

This miniature portrait of a woman, believed to be the Princesse de Ligne, is housed in a small, ornate box. The work, attributed to the French artist Jean-Baptiste Gillet, dates from between 1768 and 1775, during the Rococo era. The delicate lines and soft colors of the portrait capture the likeness of the Princesse, whose gaze is direct and serene, with a hint of melancholy. The small size of this miniature, created for private devotion, exemplifies the popular artistic trends of the late 18th century.