Who painted Portrait of Yakov Bilibin?

Portrait of Yakov Bilibin was painted by Dmitry Levitzky in 1801.

Where can I see Portrait of Yakov Bilibin?

Portrait of Yakov Bilibin is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Yakov Bilibin?

Portrait of Yakov Bilibin is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Yakov Bilibin?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Yakov Bilibin are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Yakov Bilibin

Dmitry Levitzky , 1801

Portrait of Yakov Bilibin is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Dmitry Levitzky. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Yakov Bilibin is an oil painting created in 1801 by Dmitry Levitzky, a Ukrainian-born Russian portrait painter.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, Yakov Bilibin, in a dark coat and light cravat, holding a folded paper with a serious yet calm expression. His powdered hair and focused facial features suggest a dignified individual.

Technique & Style

The painting employs soft lighting and chiaroscuro, creating deep and smooth shadows that highlight the subject's face and hands against a dark, blurry background, characteristic of the Rococo style.

History & Provenance

The Portrait of Yakov Bilibin is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Dmitry Levitzky

Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky or Levitsky (Russian: Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий; Ukrainian: Дмитро Григорович Левицький; 24 May 1735 – 16 April 1822) was a Ukrainian-born Russian portrait painter and academician.