Portret van Maria Ludovika Beatrix von Österreich-Este 1808

This 1808 engraving, created by David Weiss, depicts Maria Ludovika Beatrix von Österreich-Este, the Empress of Austria. The portrait is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases a detailed and delicate depiction of the Empress, capturing her elegant attire and refined features. The work demonstrates Weiss’s skill in etching, a technique popular during this period, as seen in the intricate details of the subject’s clothing and the surrounding oval frame. This piece exemplifies the artistic style of the Neoclassical era, characterized by its emphasis on clarity, precision, and realism.