Anna Dorothea Louise Schmidt, née. Baroness Klossen 1785

Dmitry Levitzky captured Anna Dorothea Louise Schmidt in paint with delicate details that echo across time. Note the blue sash, an emblem of status, reminiscent of royal orders, yet also a subtle echo of the Virgin Mary's robes, signifying purity and grace. Blue, a color of the heavens, weaves through history, from ancient Egyptian lapis lazuli to Renaissance masterpieces, each time carrying a sense of the divine. The subject’s serene gaze evokes a calmness found in classical sculptures, reflecting a self-assuredness that transcends mere portraiture. The faint smile, almost a whisper, reminds us of the enigmatic smiles of Da Vinci's figures. Consider how such motifs resonate across centuries, continually reappearing, adapted, and imbued with new life. The human psyche, it seems, seeks solace and expression through these recurrent symbols, forever binding us to our collective past.