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MEYTENS, Martin van |
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Empress Maria Theresa |
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Oil on canvas Town Hall, Ghent This portrait of the Empress is in the reception salon of the Ghent Town Hall. The dress of Flemish lace that she is wearing was a gift to her from the states of Flanders. The dress was made by Ghent orphans. Out of gratitude for this expensive present, Maria Theresa allowed her portrait to be painted by her court painter, Martin van Meytens, after which the completed work was handed over to the members of the states. Artist: MEYTENS, Martin van Painting Title: Empress Maria Theresa , 1701-1750 Painting Style: Austrian , , portrait |
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ID::. 63072 |
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