Portrait of Marie Leszczinska, Queen of France (1703-1768) 1702 - 1767

This miniature portrait by Jean-Baptiste Massé depicts Marie Leszczinska, Queen of France, and is a fine example of the Rococo style. The delicate details of her lace collar and the rich colors of her clothing, as well as the soft lighting, are hallmarks of the period. The intimate scale of the work is typical of miniatures, which were often commissioned by wealthy patrons as personal keepsakes. The portrait is now part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.