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Maria of Austria (1528-1603): M.38-1933

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Maria of Austria (1528-1603)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Onyx cameo opaque white on transparent chalcedony, mounted in gold as a pendant. Bust of Maria of Austria (1528-1603), with elaborate coiffure, bejewelled and wearing a high ruff and slashed sleeves, facing in profile to left.

Notes

History note: Max and Maurice Rosenheim collection; sold Sotheby's, 10 May 1923, lot 167.

Legal notes

Given by Alfred A. De Pass

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.1 cm
Width: 2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-06-05) by de Pass, Alfred A.

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1550 - 1600

Note

Maria of Austria was the daughter of Charles V, and wife of the Emperor Maximilian II (ruled 1564-76), whom she married in 1548.

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Mount composed of gold

Materials used in production

Onyx

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.38-1933
Primary reference Number: 119017

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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