Why it matters
The nineteen-year-old queen, described as vivacious in life, is given an unhappy expression in black and red, her face heavily made up, one hand on a chair and a lace handkerchief in the other.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1652–1653.
- She was the daughter of Emperor Ferdinand III.
- A clock behind her signifies her status and discernment.
Based on the Wikipedia article Portrait of Mariana of Austria (CC BY-SA 4.0).
