Artwork
Jean Baptiste Tavernier
Jean Baptiste Tavernier is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, created in 1688 by 1703_person, depicts Jean Baptiste Tavernier. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. He wears a dark shirt, lace scarf, and a cross-shaped medal, suggesting a figure of significance or piety.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a realistic style, with detailed rendering of the subject's face and attire. A dark background serves to emphasize the figure.
Artist & collection
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Mandsportræt
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