Who painted Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock?

Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock was painted by Marcello Bacciarelli in 1798.

Where can I see Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock?

Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock?

Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock

Marcello Bacciarelli , 1798

Portrait of Teodor Szydłowski (d. 1796), voivode of Płock is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Marcello Bacciarelli. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Created in 1798, this oil portrait depicts Teodor Szydłowski, who died in 1796 and served as voivode of Płock.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1798, this oil portrait depicts Teodor Szydłowski, who died in 1796 and served as voivode of Płock. The work is attributed to Marcello Bacciarelli, an artist of Italian origin who worked in Poland during the transition from late Baroque to early Neoclassicism. It is part of the National Museum in Warsaw’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a solemn pose, his face framed by a short beard and moustache. He wears a vivid red coat adorned with a gold medal, a white cravat, and a matching hat, indicating his official status. The plain dark backdrop isolates the figure, emphasizing his rank and the gravity of his office.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs a restrained palette dominated by the striking red of the coat against a muted background. Bacciarelli’s handling reflects the Neoclassical emphasis on clarity and order, while the subtle modeling of light and shadow recalls Baroque chiaroscuro, giving the portrait a three‑dimensional presence.

History & Provenance

After its completion, the portrait entered the holdings of the Polish aristocracy before being acquired by the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Bacciarelli has been confirmed through stylistic analysis and archival records linking the artist to the Polish court in the late eighteenth century.

Portrait of Kazimierz Pociej (d. 1728), Voivode of Vitebsk, Unknown

Own this work as a print

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcello Bacciarelli

Marcello Bacciarelli (Italian pronunciation:; 16 February 1731 – 5 January 1818) was an Italian-born painter of the late-baroque and Neoclassic periods active in Poland and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.