Artwork
Portrait of Peter II
Portrait of Peter II is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Peter II is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing a large white wig, a blue coat with red trim, and gold buttons, conveying a sense of dignity and formality. His calm, serious expression with a hint of a smile suggests a nuanced personality.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect. Thick paint is used in areas such as the wig and shoulders, adding texture to the work.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
