Artwork

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo, by Karoly Jakobey, unspecified, 850
Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo, by Karoly Jakobey, unspecified, 850

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo is an unspecified painting by Karoly Jakobey. It dates from 850 and is held in the collection of the Țării Crișurilor Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portretul lui Bathory Laszlo is a portrait painting by Karoly Jakobey, created around 1850. It is a representation of a bearded man in a white robe, set against a dark background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject's attire and the painting's style suggest a historical or religious figure. The level of detail in the subject's facial expression and clothing implies a thoughtful representation.

Technique & Style

The artist's craftsmanship is evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's features and attire. The contrast between the dark background and the subject's white robe accentuates his presence.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance in the cultural or historical context it represents.

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.