Portrait of Józef Skumin Tyszkiewicz (ca. 1694–1754), starosta in Samogitia

Executed in oil, the work employs a limited palette of deep blacks, muted greens, and a touch of red, allowing subtle modeling of facial features and fabric folds. The painter uses chiaroscuro to isolate the figure from the background, creating a three‑dimensional presence. Brushwork is smooth in the skin tones, contrasting with more textured handling of the coat’s surface, reflecting the conventions of baroque portraiture in the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The portrait dates from the early 18th century, contemporaneous with Tyszkiewicz’s tenure as starosta. While specific ownership records are scarce, the painting likely remained within the Tyszkiewicz family estates before entering public collections. Its survival offers insight into the visual culture of the Lithuanian nobility and the administrative elite of the Commonwealth.