Portret Augusta III Sasa (1696-1763), króla Polski

Portret Augusta III Sasa (1696-1763), króla Polski

Louis de Silvestre

1737

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a red robe with a blue sash, standing in front of a chair and a table. He wears a white shirt and has a medal around his neck. The background is dark, with some light coming from the right side. The man's attire suggests he is of high status, possibly royalty. The painting's style is formal and dignified, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting.

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