nach 1576, Attributed to: Johann Bocksberger d. Ä.
Philippine Welser (1527–1580), the lady of Ambras Castle, was an outstanding woman in Tyrolean history. Archduke Ferdinand II presumably became acquainted with her in Bo-hemia, where the wedding took place secretly in 1557 — as the daughter of an Augsburg patrician it was a morganatic marriage. It was not until 19 years after the secret wedding, the Pope confirmed their marriage in connection with the appointment of their son Andreas to cardinal. Hence, the first official portraits of Philippine Welser date from this period. In this picture, Philippine is wearing a traditional German costume influenced by Spanish fashion.
Gemälde
Deutsch
nach 1576
Johann Bocksberger d. Ä. (Mitte 16. Jahrhundert in Salzburg tätig) - GND
190 × 107 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie
Gemäldegalerie, 4387
Ambraser Sammlung: 1788 nachweisbar
Philippine Tochter d. Franz Welser (1527 - 1580) - GND
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