Who painted Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine?

Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine was painted by Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder in 1798.

Where can I see Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine?

Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine?

Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine is associated with Neoclassicism.

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Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine

Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder , 1798

Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. Created in 1798, this oil painting presents the Russian Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine standing side by side in formal attire.

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Subject & Meaning

As a formal representation of these royal figures, the image serves to document their likeness and status during their youth.

This 1795 oil painting functions as a double portrait depicting the Russian Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine. The work specifically identifies the sitters as Alexander I of Russia and his brother, Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich. As a formal representation of these royal figures, the image serves to document their likeness and status during their youth.

The composition focuses entirely on the two brothers, emphasizing their shared lineage and position within the Russian imperial family without additional allegorical elements described in the available records.

Technique & Style

The double portrait is executed in oil paint on canvas, employing the conventional easel painting technique of the late 18th century. The work measures 250 cm by 200 cm, a scale typical for formal imperial portraiture, and was produced in Germany during the sitter’s residency there. Lampi’s handling of light emphasizes the textures of fabric and skin, while the compositional balance reflects Neoclassical conventions of clarity and restraint.

The formal qualities demonstrate a restrained palette and precise draftsmanship, underscoring the subjects’ status within the Russian imperial family.

History & Provenance

Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder executed this double portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine in 1795. Created in Germany, the oil painting on canvas measures 250 by 200 centimeters. The work depicts the young Russian royals, later Emperor Alexander I and Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich. Today, the painting is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

Overview

Created in 1798, this oil painting presents the Russian Grand Dukes Alexander and Constantine standing side by side in formal attire. The work exemplifies the neoclassical approach of its creator, Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder, an Austrian‑Italian artist active in the late eighteenth century. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection in St. Petersburg.

Portrait of Grand Dukes Alexander Pavlovich and Constantin Pavlovich, Richard Brompton

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Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder

Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder (German: Johann Baptist von Lampi der Ältere, Polish: Jan Chrzciciel Lampi; 31 December 1751 – 11 February 1830) was an Austrian-Italian historical and portrait painter.