Artwork

Porträt des Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia (1726-1796)

Porträt des Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia (1726-1796), by Domenico Duprà, oil, 1739
Porträt des Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia (1726-1796), by Domenico Duprà, oil, 1739

Porträt des Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia (1726-1796) is an oil painting by Domenico Duprà. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Caserta.

About this work

Overview

Porträt des Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia is an oil painting created by Domenico Duprà around 1739, portraying the King of Sardinia who reigned from 1726 to 1796.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Victor Amadeus III in attire symbolizing nobility: a red jacket with gold and green accents, a white shirt, blue sash, and a red and white staff, conveying his royal status and authority.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work leverages the medium's depth and richness to capture the subject's regal presence, characteristic of late Baroque or early Rococo portraiture.

History & Provenance

Originally created for the House of Savoy, the painting is now part of the Palace of Caserta's collection, reflecting its historical ties to European royal courts.

Context

Commissioned during Duprà's tenure as a court artist for the House of Savoy and Braganza, the portrait exemplifies the artistic patronage of 18th-century European monarchies.

Legacy

While specific impact on art history is not widely documented, the portrait remains a significant example of 18th-century royal portraiture and Duprà's courtly work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Domenico Duprà

Giorgio Domenico Duprà (1689–1770) was an Italian rococo artist who served as a court painter to the House of Braganza, in Lisbon, and the House of Savoy, in Turin.

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