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Baronul Karl von Brukenthal

Johann Martin Stock

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Baroque Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Baronul Karl von Brukenthal is a work by Johann Martin Stock, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Martin Stock
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man in a dark jacket, holding a map. He is standing in front of a landscape with trees and a body of water. The painting is in a circular frame with a gold border. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The map he is holding appears to be a detailed illustration of a coastline. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.