Portrait of Mary Adelaide of France as Diana 1745

Jean-Marc Nattier's "Portrait of Mary Adelaide of France as Diana" (1745) depicts the princess in the guise of the Roman goddess of the hunt. Mary Adelaide's regal presence is highlighted as she reclines in a natural setting, her elegant hand resting upon a bow and arrow, symbolic of her hunting prowess. The delicate features of the princess are emphasized, creating a portrait that balances classical mythology with the refined beauty of the French court. This work, now in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, is a fine example of Nattier's signature style, known for its graceful depictions of courtly subjects.