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Portrait of Frederick Duke of Schonberg

Jacob, Houbraken

1739

unspecified

From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

Baroque Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

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Portrait of Frederick Duke of Schonberg is a 1739 unspecified by Jacob, Houbraken, a Baroque work, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: Jacob, Houbraken
When & what style?: 1739 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This painting shows a man, Frederick Duke of Schonberg, in a formal portrait. He's dressed in fancy clothes and there's a battle scene below him. The painting is interesting because it was made after another artist's work, which is a common practice, but it still has its own unique feel. The battle scene under the portrait adds a lot of detail to the painting. It's not just a simple portrait, but also tells a story about the duke's life. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.