Anne d'Autriche 1660

Editor: Here we have Robert Nanteuil's portrait of Anne of Austria. It's quite formal, but the medium gives it an intimate feeling, almost like a sketch. What strikes you when you look at it? Curator: The elegance, of course! And the way Nanteuil captures the weight of royalty with such lightness. Do you notice how the oval frame almost disappears, focusing our gaze on her? It's like we're peeking into a private moment. Editor: I do, it makes her seem more accessible! I initially thought it was somber, but now I see a certain warmth. Curator: Exactly! It's a dance between public persona and private self, isn't it? And that's what makes it so compelling, even today. I feel I know her now. Editor: I agree, noticing the detail transforms it into something more personal.