Count Giacomo Durazzo (1717–1794) and Ernestine Aloisia Ungnad von Weissenwolff (1732–1794)
Martin van Meytens’s captivating portrait, “Count Giacomo Durazzo and Ernestine Aloisia Ungnad von Weissenwolff,” offers a rare glimpse into the opulent world of 18th-century Vienna. Completed around 1760, this double portrait transcends mere likeness; it's a meticulously constructed tableau vivant, brimming with symbolic detail and reflecting the social dynamics of the Habsburg court. The scene unfolds on a richly appointed bench, bathed in soft light that emphasizes the subjects’ elegant…










