Portrait of Augustus II of Poland (1670-1733)
1723
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
1723
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
The painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair and a red coat adorned with gold embroidery. He stands in front of a stone archway, with a red carpet beneath his feet. The man's attire is ornate, featuring a blue vest and a white shirt with billowy sleeves. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left hand holds a black object, possibly a hat or a cloak. The background of the painting is dominated by the stone archway, which adds a sense of grandeur to the scene. This painting is a work by Louis de Silvestre.
