Portrait of Maria Barbara Peyer (1636-1693) 1683

Felix Meyer’s 1683 oil-on-canvas portrait titled “Portrait of Maria Barbara Peyer (1636-1693)” depicts the sitter in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a black dress and a large, white lace collar. The artist depicts Peyer against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape, with a dark fur hat and a pair of ruffles on her shoulders. She appears to be holding a book and a pink flower, possibly signifying her piety and her connection to nature. This portrait is an example of a Baroque style portrait, highlighting the sitter’s wealth and social status.