Crown Princess Mary's Portrait by Ralph Heimans

[pollyemma]

ok, here it is from AAP images. the new portrait of Mary!

[H.M. Margrethe]

I don´t like the new painting of CP Mary...I think that it is very dark to look at.

I had hoped that the painter woud had chosen som better coulers for CP Mary and her dress and that i vod had juste a bit more ligth in tha painting.
So all in all i am a bit dissapointet :( :(

[Lasse Pedersen]

I was very surprised when I first saw the new portrait. I knew that it would not be a traditional portrait, but I must say that this was not exactly what I had in mind.

That being said, I like the portrait very much. First of all, the skills of the artist are not to be questioned in any way. Second of all, I like the context of the portrait. The very palatial surroundings both relate to and differ from the Crown Princess. Mr. Heimans has, I think, succeeded in portraying Mary, the woman, wife and mother, and Mary, the Crown Princess of Denmark. Moreover, both past and present can be seen in the Crown Princess' portrait: In some inexplicable way, I both see a royal and common lady. When the palatial context is removed, you still have a feeling of looking at a royal woman - and that is indeed an impressing performance by an artist!

For a less watermarked and larger picture, visit the website of the Danish Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle: http://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk/lo...incessMary.jpg

/Lasse Pedersen

[msleiman]

I like the portrait!!!

[Lizy]

I think that the new portrait is good. I like that it's not a traditional, formal portrait as it reflects that CP Mary is morden and, despite being royal, has something the ordinary person can relate to. Saying that, it does also convey a dignity which is befitting of a crown princess.

[Larzen]

While the artist is clearly very talented I dont much care for the painting, mary looks like she is locked up in her golden palace longing to get out, the face is also so very stiff and a little arrogant, she has a nice smile and they should have painted it. JMO:)

From Lasses link from the museum

[pollyemma]

yeah the painting is a bit dark. it seems to present mary as a tragic figure. while her mother's death was certainly a tragic event in her life, but given her subsequent happy marriage and the birth of little Christian I think most people would say Mary is not tragic altogether. quite the opposite...

[galuhcandrakirana]

What a "cold" expression of Mary on the painting. Why the painter made potrait of Mary in her cold expression .

[pollyemma]

Originally Posted by galuhcandrakirana

What a "cold" expression of Mary on the painting. Why the painter made potrait of Mary in her cold expression .

If you look at Mary's posed official photographs (like in fashion magazines and the court's website) she tends to have a serious expression. or more of a half smile than a full-on cheerful one. I guess that is her preference...

[pollyemma]

Have any of the other new "Metizia" group of European crownprincesses (letizia, maxima, mathilde, mette marit) had a portrait painted?

[blyton]

I don't think I like the new portrait,I much prefer the one in the blue dress!

[pollyemma]

Originally Posted by blyton

I don't think I like the new portrait,I much prefer the one in the blue dress!

why do you prefer that one?

[blyton]

Because I just like the expression on her face better and I like the detail on the dress.I realise its a matter of personal taste.
I forgot to say I like her outfit she had on today very much.

[eireann]

I don´t really like her portrait either...and I don´t understand why she was painted to one side - why was she not centered...it looks strange.

[bigheadshirmp]

ewwww.....that hat!!!!!!!!
although I like the color purple, I dun like how her hat is put together with her outfit.......

btw...I don't like her new portrait, it seems kinda weird to me. Mary is supposed to be the focus on the portrait, but the background seems to be larger than Mary herself, and I agree with eireann...I don't understand why she was painted to the right side of the portrait, not centered.

[Ariel]

Originally Posted by galuhcandrakirana

What a "cold" expression of Mary on the painting. Why the painter made potrait of Mary in her cold expression .

I dont find it cold, I think she have a reflective, meditative expression on her face.

[michelleq]

I don't care for this portrait. But I must say, imho, it captures Mary exactly.

[Princess_Beatrix]

I like the Portrait of CP Mary! It is really good painted and I like the colours...
But I don't like the pose on it... :( Mary seems a bit arrogant on it...

I love the hat Mary wore! Really cute! :)

[Mandy]

I think this is a great portrait by a true artist. Imo, Mary's past is denoted by her back in the mirror where she is viewing sail boats and castles. Her past merges with the present which is expressed by the shadow on the settee. Of course, Mary embodies the modern CP with a nicely tailored suit, etc.. She is looking to the future with a pensive expression on her face, because after all, the future remains unknown! I think that is very good use of light and sunshine to express his theme.

[Smilla]

When you look at the mirror in the picture very briefly, it looks a bit as if her back was naked. That's really a weird portrait.