1718
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Equestrian portrait of August II the Strong (1670-1733) is a 1718 oil by Louis de Silvestre, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a man in a red and gold robe, riding a white horse. He wears a blue sash and holds a black baton in his right hand. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, with its front legs raised in the air. The background is a blue sky with clouds, and there are trees and buildings in the distance. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. He has long, curly hair and a prominent nose. The horse is also looking straight ahead, with its ears perked up and its mouth open. The painting is very detailed, with intricate folds in the man's clothing and realistic depictions of the horse's muscles. The overall effect is one of power and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by 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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