Who painted Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo?

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo was painted by Karoly Jakobey in 1868.

Where can I see Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo?

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo is held by Țării Crișurilor Museum.

What movement is Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo?

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo

Karoly Jakobey , 1868

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Karoly Jakobey. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Țării Crișurilor Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1868 by Hungarian painter Károly Jakobey, the portrait known as *Portretul lui Bathory László* is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a single figure against a dark backdrop, framed by an elaborate gold‑embellished border that emphasizes its museum setting.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is depicted as a mature man with a full beard and moustache, clothed in a plain white robe. His expression is solemn, and the composition directs attention to his forehead and beard, suggesting a dignified or contemplative character, though no explicit narrative accompanies the image.

Technique & Style

Jakobey employs a subtle chiaroscuro, using soft, directional lighting to separate the figure from the surrounding darkness. The contrast of illuminated facial features against the shadowed background creates a three‑dimensional effect, while the smooth brushwork renders the texture of the beard and fabric with clarity.

History & Provenance

The painting has remained in institutional care since its acquisition by the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other ethnographic and historical artifacts. Its provenance traces directly to the artist’s studio in the late nineteenth century, with no recorded changes of ownership before entering the museum’s holdings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Karoly Jakobey

This Hungarian painter had a knack for making stiff 19th-century portraits feel alive—he once sat a sitter in front of a window just to catch the right light on their face.