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Portret Jana III Sobieskiego (1629-1696), króla Polski

Unknown

1693

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Baroque Portrait Magyar

Dominant colour

Portret Jana III Sobieskiego (1629-1696), króla Polski is a 1693 oil by Unknown, depicting Magyar, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1693
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a black shirt with a red sash and a gold necklace. He is also adorned with a brown cape and silver armor on his chest, featuring a gold clasp. The background of the painting is dark brown. The man's attire suggests that he may be a military or royal figure, given the presence of armor and a cape. The painting's style and the subject's clothing also hint at a historical context, possibly from the 17th century.