Who painted Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar?

Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar?

Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar

Mikhail Fjodorovitj (1613-45), russisk zar is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This portrait of Mikhail Fjodorovitj, the first Romanov tsar of Russia, is a 17th-century painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This portrait of Mikhail Fjodorovitj, the first Romanov tsar of Russia, is a 17th-century painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts Mikhail Fjodorovitj on horseback, wearing ceremonial armor and a crown, and holding a staff surmounted by a cross, symbolizing his power and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting features a strong contrast between light and dark, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a sense of depth and volume. The artist has also used gold and red accents to add a sense of opulence and grandeur.

History & Provenance

Created around 1650, the painting is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, where it remains to this day.