Prince Charles Ferdinand Vasa, Bishop of Wrocław
1630
oil
From the collection of Alte Pinakothek
1630
oil
From the collection of Alte Pinakothek
This painting shows a man dressed in long, dark robes, standing in front of a dark background. He has dark hair and is wearing a dark cape over his shoulders. The man's right hand rests on a table or ledge, and his left hand is at his side. The table has a crucifix on it. The man's robes are intricately detailed, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and the objects around him. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Peter Danckerts de Rij.