Artwork
Johann Christian, Father of Carl Theodor of the Pfalz
Johann Christian, Father of Carl Theodor of the Pfalz is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Conrad von Mannlich. It dates from 1733 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Conrad von Mannlich.
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat adorned with gold buttons and a red sash. A large gold medallion is prominently displayed on his chest. The background of the painting is a muted brown color.
The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait from the 18th century. The level of detail and realism in the painting indicate that it was created by a skilled artist.
If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Conrad von Mannlich.
Subject & Meaning
The work is a portrait depicting Johann Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach, who is identified as the father of Carl Theodor of the Pfalz. Painted by Conrad von Mannlich in 1733, the piece serves as a formal representation of this specific noble figure. As a portrait genre work, the painting functions primarily to document the likeness and status of the subject within the context of the Sulzbach line of the Palatinate.
Technique & Style
Created in 1733 by Conrad von Mannlich, this portrait is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 73 cm in height and 62 cm in width. As a formal portrait, it depicts John Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach, adhering to the representational conventions typical of the genre during this period. The piece is currently held within the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek.
History & Provenance
The portrait was commissioned and painted in 1733 by Conrad von Mannlich, representing Johann Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach, father of Carl Theodor of the Palatinate.
The work entered the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has remained in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich, since its acquisition. The painting’s dimensions are 73 cm in height and 62 cm in width, recorded as part of the collection’s holdings.
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1733 by Conrad von Mannlich, is a portrait of Johann Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
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