1718
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Augustus II the Strong in Armour is a 1718 oil by Louis de Silvestre, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Augustus Ii the Strong, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a man dressed in armor, standing in front of a red curtain. He has long, curly hair and is wearing a blue and white cloak over his armor. The man is holding a sword in his right hand. In the background, there is a red curtain with gold accents, and a few objects are visible on a table to the right of the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of grandeur and power. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Louis de Silvestre.
Louis de Silvestre (23 June 1675 – 11 April 1760), also known as Louis de Silvestre the Younger, was a French portrait and history painter.
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