“…What stands out in this portrait of a child is the slightly sad face, which looks at the viewer with a slightly melancholic air.
In fact, the portrait was painted in 1681 or 1682, just after the death of Mademoiselle de Tours. It is therefore a posthumous portrait. The various details in the painting are indications of this.
The watch on the table is a classic symbol of the passage of time. The soap bubble evokes the fragility of life, ready to burst at any moment…”
L’Art en Tête
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When I see pictures like this, I feel a strong urge to delve into the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna again. How fulfilling was every visit there and yet I visit it so seldom.
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It must be a magnificent place – treat yourself again! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Zettl. 🙂
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It definitely is. Thanks and have a great weekend!
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You have a lovely weekend, too, Zettl! 😎
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