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Ducele Bernhard von Sachsen-Weimar

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Baroque Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Ducele Bernhard von Sachsen-Weimar is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man on horseback, dressed in ornate attire. He wears a dark jacket with red accents, a white collar, and a red sash on his arm. The horse is brown, and the man holds a cane in his right hand. The background features a cloudy sky and trees. The man's facial expression is serious, and his long hair is styled in loose waves. His clothing and accessories suggest a high level of wealth and status. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.