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Portrait of Patriarch Filaret (Romanov)

Unknown , 1800

Portrait of Patriarch Filaret (Romanov), by Unknown, oil, 1800
Portrait of Patriarch Filaret (Romanov), by Unknown, oil, 1800

Portrait of Patriarch Filaret (Romanov) is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Patriarch Filaret is an oil painting depicting a bearded man in elaborate attire.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Patriarch Filaret is an oil painting depicting a bearded man in elaborate attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, likely Patriarch Filaret Romanov, is shown with a serious expression, wearing ornate clothing and a medal, conveying an air of authority and importance.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against a plain black background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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