Jenckwitz, Nicolaus
Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch
1945
unspecified
From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University
Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch
1945
unspecified
From the collection of Library of the Wroclaw University
This painting shows a bust of Nicolaus Jenckwitz in a vertical oval frame. He's wearing a serious expression and a coat of arms is in the corner. The painting has some interesting details, like the inscriptions at the top and bottom, which give us clues about the subject's life. The inscriptions tell us about Jenckwitz's role as a starost of the duchy of Wrocław. This was an important position, and the painting likely wanted to show his status. The coat of arms and the oval frame also suggest a sense of importance. You can learn more about this style of portrait by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
