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Johann Friedrich von Sachsen ("der Großmütige") als Knabe und seine Mutter Sophie von Mecklenburg

Franz Wolfgang Rohrich

1820

oil

panel

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Johann Friedrich von Sachsen ("der Großmütige") als Knabe und seine Mutter Sophie von Mecklenburg is a 1820 oil by Franz Wolfgang Rohrich, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?: Franz Wolfgang Rohrich
When & what style?: 1820
Where can I see it?: Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting shows two people, a woman and a child, against a dark background. The woman is wearing an elaborate dress with a patterned design and a large hat adorned with jewelry. The child is dressed in a simpler outfit, with a hat and a fur-trimmed coat. The woman's dress and hat are decorated with intricate details, and her jewelry is visible on her hat and around her neck. The child's clothing is less elaborate, but still ornate. The dark background helps to highlight the details of their clothing and accessories. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, helps to create a sense of depth and volume. You might also want to look up Franz Wolfgang Rohrich.