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Portrait of Stanisław Mateusz Rzewuski, Crown Hetman (1662-1728)

Unknown

1722

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Stanisław Mateusz Rzewuski, Crown Hetman (1662-1728) is a 1722 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1722
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a black shirt and a red cape with a silver emblem. He is also wearing a silver armor piece on his left shoulder. The background of the painting is dark. The man's facial expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The painting appears to be a formal portrait, possibly of a military or noble figure. The use of chiaroscuro in the painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and clothing. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique "chiaroscuro".