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title: Maria Theresa, c. 1742
author: Martin van Meytens
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21720/maria-theresa-c-1742/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-04-23
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# Maria Theresa, c. 1742
_Authored by Martin van Meytens_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21720.jpg)
## Image Caption
[Maria Theresa](https://www.worldhistory.org/Maria_Theresa/) of Austria, oil on canvas by Martin van Meytens, c. 1742.
National Gallery of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Meytens, M. v. (2026, April 06). Maria Theresa, c. 1742. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Meytens, Martin van. "Maria Theresa, c. 1742." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 06, 2026. .
### MLA
Meytens, Martin van. "Maria Theresa, c. 1742." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Apr 2026, .
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