Portrait of the Emperor Joseph II

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a white coat with red and gold accents, standing in front of a table with a crown on it. He is holding a scepter in his right hand. The man is wearing a sash with a red and white stripe, and his coat has a high collar. The table behind him has a red cloth with gold fringe, and the crown on top of it is gold with red and blue jewels. There are two cherubs on the left side of the painting, one holding a bow and arrow and the other holding a basket of fruit. The background of the painting is dark, with some light coming from the left side. The overall effect is one of grandeur and opulence, with the man's elaborate clothing and the ornate table and crown. You might want to look up the artist Gertrude de Pelichy next.