Dr. med. Rudolf Lavater in seiner Bibliothek
1710
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1710
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Dr. med. Rudolf Lavater in seiner Bibliothek is a 1710 oil by Johann Rudolf Schmutz, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting depicts a man in a dark coat with buttons down the front, standing in front of a bookshelf. He has long, curly hair and is wearing a white shirt with a high collar. His right hand is resting on a table, which is covered with a white cloth. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to emphasize the subject's features. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of formality and dignity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Johann Rudolf Schmutz.
A Swiss artist active in the early 1700s, Johann Rudolf Schmutz painted still lifes and genre scenes in the Baroque tradition.
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