Artwork
Frédéric Auguste III, roi de Pologne
Frédéric Auguste III, roi de Pologne is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pierre Drevet. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Frédéric Auguste III, roi de Pologne is a print portrait created by Pierre Drevet in 1700. It is an engraving on laid paper, existing as a proof impression.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Frédéric Auguste III, King of Poland, with a serious expression, wearing formal attire including a fur-lined coat and ruffled shirt. A shield with a crown and symbols is positioned below him, likely signifying his royal status.
Technique & Style
Drevet employed fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, particularly in the subject's fur-lined coat and curly hair, a characteristic technique of engraving.
History & Provenance
Pierre Drevet was a prominent French portrait engraver who, along with his family, dominated the field for over a century. His work established the Drevet family's reputation in portrait engraving.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Drevet Family were leading portrait engravers of France for over a hundred years. Their fame began with Pierre, and was sustained by his son, Pierre-Imbert, and by his nephew, Claude.
