Artwork
Principele Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz, general-comandant în Transilvaniei (în Registrul inventar: Principele Georg Christian von Lobkowitz).Pandant: Marie Henriette von Waldstein-Wartenburg, soția principelui Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz

Principele Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz, general-comandant în Transilvaniei (în Registrul inventar: Principele Georg Christian von Lobkowitz).Pandant: Marie Henriette von Waldstein-Wartenburg, soția principelui Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz is a print by the Baroque artist Johann Gottfried Auerbach. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1739 portrait by Johann Gottfried Auerbach depicts Prince Johann Georg Christian von Lobkowitz, Commander-in-Chief of Transylvania, in formal military attire, conveying grandeur and authority.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified by his elaborate red and gold uniform and symbols of rank (sword, helmet, red sash), is portrayed in a manner emphasizing his high military status and personal likeness, typical of Baroque-era formal portraiture.
Technique & Style
Auerbach employs chiaroscuro to create depth and drama, focusing attention on the prince's face and ornate uniform. The dark background, subtle landscape, and intricate details (embroidery, table setting) further characterize the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1739 by Auerbach, then Imperial Court Painter (appointed 1735), this work has a pendant portrait of the prince's wife, Marie Henriette von Waldstein-Wartenburg, indicating a commissioned family piece.
Context
Created during the Baroque period, the portrait reflects the artistic and social conventions of its time, prioritizing the display of wealth, power, and military distinction among nobility.
Legacy
As part of Auerbach's oeuvre, the portrait contributes to the historical record of Baroque portraiture and the visual legacy of European nobility in the 18th century, though its broader artistic impact is defined by its adherence to period conventions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Gottfried Auerbach (28 October 1697 – 5 August 1753) was an Austrian painter and etcher.















