Artwork

Portrait of Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms (1571–1625), provincial superior in the Jesuit Order

Portrait of Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms (1571–1625), provincial superior in the Jesuit Order, by Unknown, oil, 1797
Portrait of Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms (1571–1625), provincial superior in the Jesuit Order, by Unknown, oil, 1797

Portrait of Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, Leliwa coat of arms (1571–1625), provincial superior in the Jesuit Order is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. This portrait is an oil painting depicting a man in a somber, contemplative atmosphere.

About this work

Overview

This portrait is an oil painting depicting a man in a somber, contemplative atmosphere. The subject is identified as Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, a high-ranking member of the Jesuit Order.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Jerzy Tyszkiewicz, is shown wearing a black robe, holding a piece of paper, and is surrounded by symbols of his faith, including a crucifix and a possibly heraldic or ceremonial object with a crown.

Technique & Style

The painting features a dark background that emphasizes the subject's figure, and the use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures and expressions, contributing to the overall somber mood.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known