Artwork

Portrait of Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms, marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Portrait of Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms, marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, by Unknown, oil, 1797
Portrait of Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms, marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, by Unknown, oil, 1797

Portrait of Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms, marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. This oil painting portrays a male figure identified as Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, a marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting portrays a male figure identified as Mikołaj Tyszkiewicz, a marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a chainmail shirt and a white fur-trimmed cape, holding a sword, suggesting a military role. His attire conveys a balance of strength and elegance.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and dark to create depth and draw attention to the subject's face and clothing details.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known