Artwork
Bildnis des Ernst von Bayern, Erzbischof von Köln, Sohn Herzog Albrechts V. (1554-1612)
Bildnis des Ernst von Bayern, Erzbischof von Köln, Sohn Herzog Albrechts V. (1554-1612) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hans Werl. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1601 by Hans Werl, is a portrait of a prominent historical figure. It is currently held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Ernest of Bavaria, Archbishop of Cologne and son of Duke Albert V of Bavaria. He is depicted with a serious expression, wearing formal attire including a red robe and a large white ruff collar, and holding a small object in his right hand.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. The dark background highlights the subject's face, emphasizing his features and stern expression.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
König Sigismund III. (1566-1632) von Polen, Kniestück
Bishop Alvise Grimani
Portrait of king Sigismund III Vasa (?)
Portrait of Rodrigo Vázquez de Arce
Portrait of Franciszek Krasiński (1525–1577), bishop of Kraków
Portrait of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (1578-1637)
Don Sebastian (1554-nach 1578), König von Portugal, mit dem Kreuz des Christusordens, Halbfigur (beschnitten)
Portrait of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria
Portrait of Pope Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi)
Archduke Albert of Austria
Alonso de Idiáquez duque de Ciudad Real (Cittá-Reale en Nápoles)
Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour